IT Project Manager (Contract)

IPG Photonics • Marlborough, MA

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About The Position

IPG Photonics Corporation, the leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used in materials processing and other diverse applications is looking for a Project Manager who will facilitate the delivery of a multitude of IT-related projects by working with a staff of highly talented professionals from ERP Applications Support, Infrastructure/ Networking, and Security teams. In this role, you will strive to keep the team productive and organized by building and managing a realistic schedule; and facilitating and fostering communication within and across teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in IT
• 3 Years of Project Management experience or PPM certification
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Production Control systems and ERP
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and business system analysis
• Experience with Infrastructure and Security project management
• Adept Excel, Word, and VISIO experience
• MS Project or other project management tool experience
• Possess good interpersonal skills and strong attention to details
• Ability to multitask and to perform with a sense of urgency for rapid issue resolution
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Responsibilities

• Create high-level project plans, communication plans, and all standard project documentation to ensure the organization of the project team
• Conduct weekly project team meetings to ensure deadlines are being met and the project is kept on target
• Leading cross-functional & cross-regional teams when required
• Escalate issues and risks to appropriate stakeholders and work to resolve
• Create a weekly status report of projects for Management Review
• Work with Resource Managers to ensure resources for the project team are secured and productive
• Being able to translate the business needs into technical needs
• Effective communication with production and manufacturing departments to ensure proactive support and administration, including support for new product launches
• Builds and maintains positive customer relationships; meets customer needs
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills to convey competence and end-to-end understanding
• Ability to document current functionality and process flows, and suggest areas for improvement

Benefits

• Challenging projects
• Motivating and friendly environment
• Competitive benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees