Project Manager -IT

BN - Corporate Geneva
737 Peyton St
Geneva, IL 60134, USA

• Pay or shift range: $80,000 USD to $90,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Who We Are

At Amsted Automotive, we’re more than just a company—we’re a community of innovators, creators, and dedicated professionals who take pride in our work and each other. As an employee‑owned organization, every team member has a vested interest in our success and shares in our achievements. This unique ownership culture fosters a collaborative, supportive environment where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

Come join us and be part of a dynamic team that’s transforming the industrial and automotive industries while shaping the future of mobility!

Primary Function

The IT Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives across a global manufacturing organization. This role ensures that IT projects align with business objectives, support operational excellence, and drive digital transformation. The ideal candidate combines strong project management discipline with experience in manufacturing environments, leading cross‑functional project teams, global stakeholder management, and cross‑functional collaboration.

Duty And Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver IT projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring scope, timeline, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams including IT, HR, operations, engineering, quality, supply chain, finance, and external partners.
• Manage global project dependencies, integration points, and change impacts across multiple regions.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders across global business units and functions.
• Facilitate project meetings, communicate project status, and provide executive summaries and KPIs to leadership.
• Build strong relationships with business partners to understand requirements and translate them into actionable project plans.
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment between IT and business objectives.

Process, Quality & Compliance

• Ensure projects follow internal PMO standards, governance frameworks, and compliance requirements (e.g., cybersecurity, data protection, SOX).
• Support continuous improvement of IT project delivery methodologies and best practices.
• Conduct post‑project evaluations and implement lessons learned.

Technology & Manufacturing Domain Expertise

• Manage projects related to ERP (SAP), MES (Ignition), CRM (Sugar), IIoT initiatives, infrastructure upgrades, cloud migrations, cybersecurity, and other technology enhancements.
• Understand manufacturing workflows, production environments, and global supply chain operations to ensure aligned technology solutions.
• Collaborate on digital transformation initiatives supporting Industry 4.0, automation, Artificial Intelligence, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Strategic thinking and ability to align technology with business needs.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work with global teams.
• Results‑oriented mindset with high attention to detail.

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of IT project management experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid).
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi‑site, global projects.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with enterprise systems (ERP, MES, PLM, CRM) and infrastructure projects.

Preferred:

• PMP, Prince2, Scrum Master, or similar certification.
• Functional background in SAP – FI, CO, PP, MM, or SD.
• Experience in global manufacturing operations, supply chain, or production…