Associate IT Project Manager

Adrian Steel Company • Adrian, MI

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About The Position

Adrian Steel is seeking an Associate IT Project Manager to lead and manage small- to medium-sized IT projects, including ERP enhancements, CRM, infrastructure, cloud, and application development. The role develops and manages project plans, schedules, and approved budgets; tracks resources; and escalates capacity issues. It coordinates project teams, business stakeholders, and vendors, and proactively manages risks, dependencies, and change control.

The Associate IT Project Manager also supports portfolio and release management, IT governance, AI disaster recovery planning and testing, SOC 2 compliance and audits, and software license management. The role ensures project deliverables meet scope, quality, and compliance standards; communicates updates to stakeholders; and executes projects using Agile and/or Waterfall methods. It manages day-to-day vendor delivery against statements of work and service-level agreements, supports RFP and contract activities led by senior staff, and champions continuous improvement, lessons learned, and post-implementation reviews.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, facilitation, and planning skills. They will communicate effectively with business and IT leaders, escalate issues requiring executive decisions, support team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration, and maintain integrity and composure in high-pressure situations. A valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required, along with meeting and maintaining the requirements to be a driver under Adrian Steel’s Fleet Corporate Driving Policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 1–5+ years of IT project management experience.
• Proven success delivering IT projects.
• Working knowledge of IT systems, delivery environments, and enterprise platforms.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and traditional Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills, organizational skills, and project-management skills, including facilitation and planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively with business and IT leaders and escalate issues requiring executive decision-making.
• High integrity and the ability to build trust and respect with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to respond effectively rather than react in high-pressure situations.
• Ability to understand the company’s business segments and processes.
• Ability to meet and maintain all requirements to be a driver under Adrian Steel Fleet Corporate Driving Policy, including a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP certification.
• Experience supporting or delivering projects involving ERP systems such as Oracle Cloud, SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and change-management processes.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply-chain environments.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small- to medium-sized projects, including ERP enhancements, CRM, infrastructure, cloud, and application development.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and approved budgets; track resources and escalate capacity issues.
• Coordinate project teams, key business stakeholders, and vendors within the assigned scope.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and change control processes.
• Assist with portfolio management, release management, IT governance, AI disaster recovery planning and testing, SOC 2 compliance and audits, and software license management.
• Ensure project deliverables meet scope, quality, and compliance standards.
• Communicate clear project updates to stakeholders.
• Execute projects using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies in alignment with organizational standards.
• Manage day-to-day vendor delivery against statements of work and service-level agreements; support RFPs and contract activities led by senior staff.
• Champion continuous improvement, lessons learned, and post-implementation reviews.
• Support team-member development through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Meet and maintain Adrian Steel Fleet Corporate Driving Policy requirements, including holding a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Medical coverage and Health Savings Account
• Dental coverage
• Employee Assistance
• Teladoc
• Group life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health and wellness programs
• Vision coverage
• Voluntary benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, and hospital indemnity
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level