Sr. IT Project Manager

CF Industries•Northbrook, IL

About The Position

The Sr. IT Project Manager supports Manufacturing and leads strategic IT initiatives, promoting collaboration, communication, and project visibility. This role uses business expertise, creative and critical thinking, and strong stakeholder relationships to envision solutions and implement positive change. The successful candidate is comfortable in a dynamic, agile environment with iterative planning and delivery cycles, and ensures quality control throughout the project life cycle. The role requires careful listening and attention to detail to translate business needs into completed initiatives. The Sr. IT Project Manager communicates effectively, keeps stakeholders informed, helps remove roadblocks, and adapts their approach to stakeholders and business areas. They act as a trusted partner and respectful challenger, and may guide, coach, and develop project managers and teams. The position also establishes and implements processes and procedures that meet departmental internal-control requirements, monitors adherence, and develops corrective actions as needed. The role reports to the IT Director, Manufacturing and has no subordinate positions.

Requirements

Typically, a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or an equivalent related field is preferred.
10 or more years of related professional work experience may be preferred to perform all essential job functions.
Experience supporting chemical manufacturing IT projects, including knowledge of Engineering and Process Data System processes and technologies.
Experience managing projects with budgets of $1 million to $5 million.
Agile/lean experience in organizations using lean/agile methodologies and in-depth experience with agile methodologies.
Project management experience in information technology, focused on managing medium- to large-scale projects.
Ability to work in a diverse, fast-paced environment and collaborate effectively.
Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

PMI-PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead large, multidisciplinary projects end to end while maintaining stakeholder alignment.
Support and organize product strategy across a single domain or discipline.
Articulate business needs using in-depth domain knowledge.
Own project execution and communicate interdependencies within the domain or discipline.
Contribute significantly to the organization’s IT Project Managers Best Practices Team.
Develop and present information to Director- and VP-level leaders.
Hold team members accountable and ensure project leadership understands goals and timelines.
Guide project managers and teams in analyzing and solving issues involving people, structures, processes, and technology, and identify improvements to operational health.
Engage and inspire others to commit to the work, and encourage recognition of successes and team members.
Assess talent capabilities and gaps within projects.
Provide constructive feedback, training, and coaching to improve others’ performance.
Guide project change-management efforts by understanding stakeholder needs and delivering communications and training that support change adoption.
Establish and implement processes and procedures to meet departmental internal-control requirements.
Ensure established internal-control processes and procedures are followed as designed.
Develop and implement corrective actions related to departmental internal controls as necessary.

Benefits

Incentive program available to all full-time employees
Two medical plan options
Health savings plan with a company contribution and match
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Well-being incentive program
401(k) Plan with the potential to receive between 10% and 13% employer contribution
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Paid time off programs
Flexible Work Arrangements