Information Systems - Project Manager

Grote•Madison, IN

10d

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and driven Project Manager to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget at the intersection of technology and manufacturing. In this role, you will serve as the central point of coordination across cross-functional engineering, production, and technology teams, ensuring clear communication, proactive risk management, and alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate brings a solid understanding of both manufacturing processes and technology-driven workflows, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and knows how to turn ambiguity into action.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Business, Computer Science, Management Information Systems or related field of study and 7-10+ years of experience leading large, cross functional projects.
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices (PMI/PMBOK), including predictive, agile, and hybrid delivery approaches.
Experienced in managing the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closeout, along with associated deliverables and gate reviews.
Skilled in scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, risk, communications, procurement, and stakeholder management.
Proficient in work breakdown structure (WBS) development, critical path scheduling, earned value management (EVM), and risk management processes including identification, analysis, response planning, mitigation, and risk register maintenance.
Knowledgeable in change control and configuration management processes for scope, schedule, and budget baselines.
Experienced with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Jira, as well as standard reporting and dashboarding practices.
Familiar with manufacturing, warehousing, and engineering business processes and the IT systems that support them, along with software development lifecycle (SDLC) and enterprise application implementation methodologies, particularly for ERP projects.

Responsibilities

Own project outcomes across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Lead project planning, including scope, schedule, resources, budget baselines, and sponsor approval.
Direct execution, monitor progress, and track deliverables, milestones, and KPIs.
Lead cross-functional teams by defining roles, motivating team members, and fostering collaboration.
Manage stakeholders through clear communication on status, risks, decisions, and escalations.
Identify, assess, prioritize, and mitigate project risks.
Enforce change control for scope, schedule, and budget.
Manage budgets, track actuals vs. forecasts, and report variances.
Use structured problem-solving and quality methods to resolve issues.
Apply PM best practices and lessons learned to improve processes.
Maintain lifecycle documentation and lead project closeout, handoff, and post-project review.