SeniorIT Project Manager (Automotive Manufacturing) Full Time

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Title: Senior IT Project Manager (Automotive Manufacturing)
Location: On-site at Lisle, IL
Duration: 12 Months

Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position. Third-party or C2C
candidates will not be considered

Description:
Initiates, Plans, Executes, Controls and Closes multiple simultaneous IT
Projects.
Applies the client IT process and leads cross-functional teams to
complete tasks and deliverables according to the project schedule: on
time, with quality and within budget.
Requires people and resource management skills to work alongside and
also manage cross-functional teams to complete projects.
Successful candidates will demonstrate a history of success leading
teams in a matrixed organization structure as well as success in leading
without direct authority.
The IT Project Manager has ultimate responsibility for the success of
the project achieving its stated financial and performance targets.
The IT Project Manager manages all project processes including
interdepartmental meetings, technical/functional resource identification
and allocation, feasibility and impact assessments, development of
detailed project plans/schedules/budgets, project timeline and progress
tracking, budgetary month over month forecast/actuals updates, change
control process, management of required SDLC documentation to define
project requirements, training, interdepartmental communications for
implementation readiness and any other project activities needed to
ensure on-time delivery within budget constraints. Selects, develops and
evaluates team resources to ensure efficient operation of the project
and its goals.
Coordinates work performed by both internal staff and external
partners.
Projects vary in number, size and complexity.
Desired skills
STRONG Project Manager skillset (PM Processes/Best Practices): 5+ years
corporate PM experience completing large scale/complex IT
implementations with large/detailed project plans (critical path
timelines in Microsoft Project) and directly managing their financial
budgets. Skilled problem solver and change champion/leader.
Domain Knowledge Requirements: Experience managing large scale Product
Development / Manufacturing projects in the Truck OEM/Heavy
Equipment/Electric Vehicle space with technologies such as
Rockwell/PINpoint Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Infor/LN/Baan
(ERP), OTA (Over the Air) update solutions for Connected Vehicle /
Telematics, Service Tools/Diagnostics for Module Flashing/Parameter
Programming/Fault Code Diagnostics Support, Security initiatives for PKI
enablement, Integration/Interface/API development and Cloud solutions
like Azure and AWS is a plus.
Self-starter: Works autonomously to determine/develop/drive the proper
process/documentation/tools needed for each project in order to motivate
people and drive the team(s) to accomplish goals to make each project a
success.
Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Experience
speaking in large groups and delivering presentations to executive
leadership. Must be able to take leadership feedback, quickly absorb and
make decisions. Experience managing IT vendors (system integrators)
adhering to SOW/T&C, scope management and external vendor financials is
required.
PMP and Agile certified. Lean Six Sigma is a plus.

Experience
Requires in-depth knowledge of Project Management processes and best
practices.
Track record of implementing large scale and complex IT initiatives and
their budgets is required.
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management
Professional (PgMP) certifications are strongly preferred.
Experience using Agile practices to deliver is a must. Agile
Certifications (CSM, CSP, etc.) are strongly preferred. Experience with
Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and Azure DevOps (ADO) is a plus.
Strong working knowledge of project finance and best practices is a
must. Master of Business Administration preferred.
Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word is
required. Proficiency developing detailed project schedules and
performing critical path analysis using Microsoft Project is required.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt / Green Belt training and/or certification is
a plus.
Proficient in applying established standards, resolving a wide range of
complex problems of diverse scope in innovative ways, including problems
where precedent may not exist.
Change Champion with demonstrated history of success leading difficult
projects where change is required and be comfortable leading
organizational change.

Responsibilities
Works as a team leader in a fast-moving dynamic environment to deliver
implementations that drive and support modernization across the
organization.
Must be comfortable with public speaking in large groups including
Executive audiences. Networks with senior internal and external
personnel.
Must be a self-starter who is expected to develop detailed project
scope, budget and schedules based on intent from leader