Project Manager,IT Project Manager,Change Management Job Valparaiso area,Indiana USA,IT/Tech

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
5+ years of experience leading medium to large projects from initiation to delivery
Extensive knowledge and use of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid) and techniques
Proven ability to define scope and purpose while working with stakeholders to establish realistic expectations
Experienced in identifying and overcoming ambiguous scope and objectives, resource constraints, and skill limitations
Expertise to create detailed project plans outlining objectives, timelines, deliverables, milestones and resource allocation plans
Proficient at creating and maintaining integrated project plans, work break down structures
In-depth knowledge of project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, etc.)
Ability to translate leadership's project vision into actionable plans and compel teams forward
Capable of assembling skilled teams and assign roles based on member strengths
Competent to challenge the status quo and underperformance to raise standards and strengthen performance
Practiced in facilitating decision-making discussions and ensure alignment across all stakeholders
Proficient at applying governance to manage risk, dependencies, changes and financial control
Conduct regular risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies proactively
Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and client expectations
Maintain comprehensive project documentation with formality and accuracy
Maintain project performance and value outcome-oriented metrics
Generate status reports and coordinate communication channels across departments
Ability to make effective presentations and communicate technical concepts to non-technical clients
Understanding of IT Enterprise technologies
10+ years of overall work experience
Experience with business process development/improvement and organizational change management
Strong planning, organizational, and leadership skills
Highly organized, efficient and skilled at prioritization
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Ability to build strong relationships with client business units and technology partners
Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Preferred Qualifications

Proven experience successfully leading complex supply chain and warehouse transformation projects to optimize supply chain performance and efficiency
Proven experience with warehouse master data normalization, data remediation, and establishment of material naming conventions and data standards.
Demonstrated success implementing barcoding and warehouse technology solutions, including integration with ERP and inventory management systems.
Strong understanding of supply chain and warehouse operations, inventory management processes, and material flow optimization.
Experience with inventory forecasting, demand planning, and inventory health analysis to support service level and inventory reduction objectives.
Knowledge of obsolete and excess material management strategies, including disposition planning, inventory rationalization, and data-driven inventory optimization.
Expertise in warehouse data standards, including Bills of Material (BOMs), compatible units, material master governance, and catalog standardization.
PMP certification
Experience in the utilities industry
Agile process experience for application implementation
Supervisory experience

Responsibilities

Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develops and manages cross-functional IT projects, application implementation, and infrastructure initiatives
Works with business groups to create and manage project priorities and clearly communicate these priorities to technology partners.
Ability to create and manage a two-year technology project road map with high level delivery milestones to manage stakeholder expectations.
Works with client technology partners to ensure projects are delivered on time
Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies issues, and devises contingency plans
Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
Ensures that work is carried out to a high standard and complies with the PMO guidelines
Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
Estimates, Plans, schedules, and tracks project timelines, milestones, financials and deliverables using…

Project Manager, IT Project Manager, Change Management