Sr. IT Project Manager

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact technology and business transformation initiatives across the enterprise. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for delivering measurable business outcomes while partnering closely with IT and operational leadership.

You will play a key role in executing strategic programs (e.g., ERP implementations, plant system integrations, infrastructure upgrades) while helping mature delivery practices within a growing PMO.

These initiatives are critical to improving manufacturing efficiency, system capability, and overall business performance.

What You'll Do

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise and operational impact
• Own end-to-end delivery: scope, schedule, budget, resources, and outcomes
• Partner with business leaders (operations, finance, supply chain) to define success and ensure value realization
• Coordinate across multiple teams, projects, and vendors, including system integrators
• Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, with focus on minimizing production disruption and deployment risk
• Provide clear, data-driven reporting and insights to leadership
• Mentor and coach project managers to strengthen delivery capability
• Contribute to and apply PMO standards, balancing governance with pragmatic execution

What Success Looks Like

• Delivery of complex initiatives aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes
• Minimal disruption to operations during implementation and deployment
• Strong stakeholder alignment and executive confidence
• High adoption and sustained value from delivered solutions
• Contributions to improved delivery consistency and PMO maturity

What You Bring

• 7-10+ years of IT project management experience
• Proven success leading large, complex initiatives (e.g., ERP, manufacturing systems, infrastructure, or digital transformation)
• Experience working with senior business and IT stakeholders
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to influence without authority
• Experience managing vendors and third-party partners
• Ability to balance delivery speed with governance and compliance requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP or equivalent certification
• Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, etc.)
• Experience in manufacturing, plant systems (MES), or regulated environments (SOX, audit)