IT Project Manager - Manufacturing Background

All candidates must be directly contracted by ASK Consulting on their payroll and cannot be subcontracted. We are unable to provide sponsorship at this moment.

IT Project Manager - Manufacturing Background (Preferred)

Atlanta GA 30328

12+ Months

$57/hr. on W2

Our Client is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services and solutions in strategy, consulting, digital, technology and operations. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries and all business functions – underpinned by the world’s largest delivery network – Our Client works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders.

With approximately 425,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Our Client drives innovation to improve the way the world works and lives

HYBRID - (preference to be on site during training)

TBD if they are able to convert

TOP 3

• IT/technical project manager with manufacturing experience (hardware, physical goods from machine center to machine center) integrations
• ERP solutions (SAP, Oracle, Kiwiplan, Amtech, Encore, Witron)
• Lean, Six Sigma, process improvement, vendor selection/management experience
• 3 Step Interview
• Phone, Video Teams, Video Teams w/ Leadership

(Manufacturing, IT Systems & Custom Development)

• The Senior IT Project Manager leads complex, cross-functional IT initiatives supporting manufacturing operations, enterprise systems, and custom application development. This role is accountable for end-to-end delivery of projects that span plant operations, supply chain, finance, and corporate IT, with a strong emphasis on system integration, custom development, and operational reliability in a manufacturing environment.
• The ideal candidate brings deep experience managing IT programs in manufacturing settings, partnering with business and plant stakeholders, and delivering both packaged and custom-built technology solutions that drive efficiency, standardization, and business value.

• Project & Program Leadership
• Lead end to end delivery of medium-to-large IT projects, including custom application development, system integrations, manufacturing systems (e.g., MES, WMS, ERP), and infrastructure initiatives
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality, ensuring delivery on time and within approved funding and governance models.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, financial forecasts, resource plans, and status reporting for executive and business stakeholders.
• Manufacturing & Plant-Focused Delivery
• Partner closely with manufacturing, operations, and plant leadership to ensure IT solutions align with production workflows, safety, compliance, and uptime requirements
• Manage deployments across multiple plants or facilities, including coordination of cutovers, testing, training, and post go live stabilization.
• Understand and mitigate risks specific to manufacturing environments, including downtime, change management, and operational continuity.
• Custom Development & Systems Integration
• Lead projects involving custom software development, enhancements, and integrations between enterprise platforms and plant systems.
• Coordinate internal development teams, external vendors, and system integrators to deliver scalable, supportable solutions.
• Ensure technical designs align with enterprise architecture standards, security, and long term maintainability.
• Stakeholder & Vendor Management
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for business sponsors, plant leaders, IT partners, and vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate steering committees, project reviews, and executive updates with clear communication of progress, risks, and decisions.
• Manage vendor contracts, deliverables, and performance to ensure alignment with project objectives and timelines.
• Governance, Methodology & Continuous Improvement
• Apply appropriate delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) based on project type and manufacturing…