IT Project Management Manager
About The Position
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work. Moog's Corporate Group IT Team is seeking a Project Management Manager! In this role, you will provide critical leadership in establishing and maintaining a structured, consistent, and integrated approach to project management across Corporate IT, as well as operating group IT, providing expertise across the discipline and initiatives. You will ensure the adoption of standardized project management practices and provide expert guidance to senior leadership and stakeholders on execution methods and their strategic benefits. You will work a hybrid schedule at our facility located in East Aurora, NY.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (vocational or professional) in Information Systems, Business Management, or a related discipline.
- At least 10 years of experience (usually post-education) in project or program management within Information Technology and/or business transformation.
- Over three (3) years' experience in a people-leader role, with a proven track record of motivating teams and developing people.
- Proven general capabilities in initiating action, adaptability, building strategic working relationships, decision making, stress tolerance, communication, and planning & organizing.
- Competent and experienced in applying the concepts and tools of the project management discipline.
- Understanding of OCM principles and experience in integrating PM & OCM methodologies.
- Organized, disciplined, and methodical in approach to assignments, tasks and overall work.
- Able to assess project competency, coach to a standard set of frameworks and practices and create and monitor individual development plans.
- Possess the confidence and competence to coach teams to customize, modify and adapt process and tools to meet the unique requirements of specific initiatives without compromising the intent and/or violating the standards.
- Excellent written, oral and media-based communication skills.
- Demonstrated competence communicating with executive/senior leaders as well as staff.
- Strong focus on collaboration and team orientation.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree preferred.
- PMP, or other project management certification, is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and enforce a common project management framework and governance model across IT, integrating with OCM, ITSM, portfolio management, vendor management, architecture and other relevant standards and disciplines.
- Ensure alignment of project methodologies with organizational strategy and business outcomes.
- Lead and develop a team of 6-10 project managers, assigning resources based on project scope and complexity.
- Engage and manage contract resources as needed to cover PM capacity gaps as demand dictates.
- Monitor performance and foster continuous improvement through coaching and development plans.
- Collaborate with senior and executive leadership to align project execution with strategic priorities.
- Provide expert consultation on project planning, execution, and risk mitigation.
- Establish and manage a Project Management Community of Practice.
- Maintain a centralized Resource Center with tools, templates, and educational materials.
- Oversee project planning and execution, ensuring integration of milestones, tasks, resources, risks, and dependencies.
- Prioritize delivery of complex, high-value projects and optimize resource allocation across initiatives.
- Develop and manage reporting processes to track delivery performance and support data-driven decision-making.
- Lead efforts in continuous improvement through analysis of project outcomes and team competencies.
Benefits
- great compensation package, annual profit sharing, matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program.
- Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, and celebrations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
