IT & Lean Project Manager

Salary: $61,500 with bonus potential

DESCRIPTION/JOB SUMMARY

To manage multiple facets of Information Technology (IT) projects and process improvements ensuring on-time completion within budget and according to business objectives while facilitating cross-departmental communication

 

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

•Develop and follow project plans, secure documentation and ensure project success by defining and assigning resources required to achieve realistic deadlines as defined in the project plan

•Develop project scope, budgets, requirements and schedules to meet project objectives

•Generate project budgets and tracking of project costs, including target and actual costs

•Initiate and maintain all tasks for project team members as related to assigned projects 

•Monitor staff and contractor efforts and use of resources to ensure effective and efficient expenditures and attainment of project goals

•Develop strong working relationships and communicate with all functional teams involved in assigned projects including Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Distribution

•Effectively communicate project status to the Leadership Team

•Identify areas in need of process improvement, and provide Leadership with possible solutions

•Act as a liaison between the business and our Content Management System (CMS) 

•Manage the rollout of test and production IT systems releases

•Ensure all safety and security rules are strictly observed and any accidents, incidents or injuries are promptly reported to management 

•Complete the annual CTPAT Security Training 

•Focus on continuous improvement, and consistently demonstrate good business judgment 

•Work effectively with all Pride departments to exceed internal and external expectations

•Pride retains the discretion to modify duties and/or assign other duties as necessary

 

REQUIRED SKILLS

•Must be a friendly team player, professional, detail-oriented, and honest

 

Must have the ability to:

•Multi-task, problem-solve, and prioritize in a fast-paced working environment

•Work as part of a multi-disciplined cross-functional team

•Prepare and present summary reports

•Read and interpret work instructions as required

•Travel domestically and internationally as needed

 

Must have:

•Relentless drive to achieve advancement and continuous improvement

•Proven successful time management and organizational skills to plan and implement each stage of a project within specific time constraints

•Facilitate change, often with limited time constraints

•Excellent presentation, verbal, and written communication skills

•Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel

 

PREFERRED SKILLS

•Basic working knowledge of Oracle and/or Agile preferred

•Excellent working knowledge of an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system preferred

•Excellent understanding of Lean Principles preferred

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 5 years of proven experience successfully managing, coordinating, or leading projects from initiation through delivery inclusive of meeting the project requirements in terms of scope, quality, schedule, budget, resources and risk

•At least 3 years of the above required experience specific to the rollout of IT systems

 

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

•At least 5 years of project management experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment preferred

•At least 3 years of experience working with Oracle Configure Price Quote, ERP, and Agile PPM preferred

•At least 3 years of experience working with Continuous Improvement Teams, and quality management systems to help drive incremental and/or breakthrough improvement(s) for all product lines preferred

•Current or previous successful employment experience with Pride Mobility Products Corporation preferred

 

REQUIRED EDUCATION

•Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Information Science or Business related field

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION

•Project Management Professional certification preferred

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now, or in the future

 

DETAILS

•This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive

•In exceptional circumstances, some of the physical requirements of this position may be modified or eliminated as a reasonable accommodation for a person with a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act<