Project Manager 2

Cook Group•Bloomington, IN

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead initiatives across our ERP value stream, supporting a tightly integrated ecosystem of enterprise applications including Oracle Fusion ERP, Siemens Opcenter (MES), Blue Yonder WMS, Labeling solutions, and Oracle Agile PLM. This role sits at the intersection of business transformation and technology delivery. You will be responsible for driving cross-functional projects that span finance, supply chain, manufacturing, and product lifecycle processes—ensuring solutions are delivered on time, on budget, and aligned to standardized, scalable enterprise architecture. This position plays a critical role in enabling a modern, centralized ERP operating model—helping the organization scale, standardize, and continuously improve how technology supports the business. You won’t just be managing projects; you’ll be helping shape how enterprise systems work together to deliver real business value.

Requirements

B.A. or B.S. degree; or experience of such kind and amount as toprovide a comparable background
A minimum of 5 years in a functional leadership capacity handling multiple projects
Proven ability to maintain multiple projects in forward movement with frequent adjustments as necessary
Experience with managing and directing project team members towards a defined objective
Knowledge of software development life-cycle process

Responsibilities

Define project requirements by identifying project milestones, phases, and elements; form project team
Create and maintain IT project plans which communicate tasks, milestone dates, status, and resource allocation
Monitor project progress by tracking activity, identifying problems, and recommending actions
Prepare and publish progress reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Evaluate initial and additional task requests
Interface and communicate with staff on all levels of the company
Act as a liaison with outside vendors as needed
Utilize software life-cycle methodology
Coordinate delivery of development and production releases which meet quality assurance standards
Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
Excellent problem solving skills and ability to work in collaborative and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision
Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Proficiency in Microsoft suite of software tools
Must maintain company quality and quantity standards
Must have effective oral and written communication skills
Performs work independently.
Considered a high-level specialist who regularly interacts and works with senior management.
Uses advanced techniques, theories, and processes to complete work.