🖥️ We’re Hiring: IT Project Leader | Full-Time | Houston, TX (Hybrid)

Are you a proactive problem-solver who thrives on organizing complex projects, improving systems, and keeping teams accountable? A&C Plastics is looking for a dependable and driven IT Project Leader to lead company-wide technology initiatives, manage cross-department collaboration, and help us define and deliver long-term IT goals.

📍 Location: Houston, TX (Onsite for first 90 days, then eligible for 1 day/week remote work)
⏰ Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:45 AM – 5:00 PM

🚀 About the Role

The IT Project Leader will serve as a key link between leadership, internal teams, and external partners to plan, coordinate, and execute strategic IT initiatives.

You’ll focus on budgeting, project planning, and coordination — helping ensure every IT project aligns with business goals, stays on schedule, and delivers measurable value. You’ll partner closely with our IT Specialist (who manages day-to-day system operations) and ensure accountability, structure, and follow-through across all IT initiatives.

This position requires a big-picture mindset — someone who understands how systems connect, what’s possible within our environment, and how to balance business needs with technical capabilities.

🧭 What You’ll Do

Strategic Planning & Coordination

• Develop and manage IT project budgets, timelines, and resource plans.

• Evaluate business use cases for proposed IT initiatives to ensure justification and ROI.

• Align projects with overall company goals and communicate clearly with leadership on progress.

• Coordinate across multiple teams (both internal and external) to ensure consistent execution and communication.

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Translate business requirements into technical deliverables and ensure clear expectations with all stakeholders.

• Partner with vendors, consultants, and service providers to manage project deliverables, timelines, and maintenance schedules.

• Communicate system capabilities and limitations when scoping projects to set realistic expectations.

• Maintain clear documentation and reporting on all IT initiatives.

Key Projects & Responsibilities

• Website Project: Lead website and system integration projects to align user experience goals with ERP functionality and ensure seamless connections across platforms.

• Coordinating System Customizations: Work with department managers to define desired functionality and coordinate with outside consultants to implement within existing systems.

• Website/Salesforce Sync: Oversee data synchronization between Salesforce, the website, and other systems, ensuring accurate and timely information flow.

• P21 System Management: Coordinate with ERP service providers to plan maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshoot system issues within the P21 environment

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Team & Operations

• Provide structure, accountability, and project oversight for the IT Specialist (direct report).

• Create and maintain IT documentation, SOPs, and best practices.

• Work with other departments to align technology with operational needs.

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation across systems.

🧠 What You Bring

✅ Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
✅ 3+ years of IT or Project Management experience, with exposure to ERP systems (Prophet 21 experience strongly preferred)
✅ Experience managing at least one direct report
✅ Strong background in budgeting, project planning, and cross-team coordination
✅ Excellent communication and organizational skills; able to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
✅ Understanding of system integrations, ERP, CRM, and website interconnectivity
✅ Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Windows-based environments
✅ A proactive, business-minded approach with strong accountability and follow-through

🎉 Perks & Benefits

🎉 Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay: Eligible after 90-days
🤒 Paid Sick Days: 5 days per year 💪 Onsite Gym Access: M-F, 4:30 AM - 8 PM 💰 401K Plan: With up to 4% Employer Match
💸 Profit-Sharing Program: Get rewarded for the team's succes