Senior IT Project Manager

Senior IT Project Manager – Full‑time, Hybrid – Wickliffe, OH

As a Senior IT Project Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our innovation, driving cross‑functional initiatives and enterprise operational readiness. In this role, you will:

• Lead cross‑functional initiatives from planning through delivery, ensuring scope, quality, timeline, and budget expectations are met.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including resource coordination, risk and issue management, change control, stakeholder communication, and structured change‑management planning to support adoption.
• Partner closely with IT platform and product delivery teams to align technical solutions with business needs and maintain operational readiness.
• Utilize strong knowledge of operational processes to manage efforts that impact production, service operations, and overall enterprise efficiency.
• Support M&A activities by coordinating due‑diligence work, guiding integration plans, and helping teams align systems, processes, and operating models post‑acquisition.
• Act as a connector across business, IT, finance, HR, legal, and operations to support clear communication and priority alignment.
• Manage project and operational budgets, including forecasting, cost analysis, variance tracking, and corrective action; partnering with Finance, Procurement and Vendor Management as needed.
• Promote continuous improvement and support the development of junior team members.
• Guide operational portfolios using deep process knowledge to ensure readiness and deliver sustainable improvements.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, compliance, and long‑term operational performance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of project management experience leading large cross‑functional initiatives from planning through delivery.
• Strong operational background with understanding of processes, workflows, and cross‑team dependencies.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Asana, Jira, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with portfolio management systems or PMO dashboards.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Agile certification (such as Certified Scrum Master or PMI‑ACP).
• Exposure to systems used in manufacturing operations environments (ERP, workflow tools) or M&A processes (Data rooms, integration trackers).

• Competitive salary with performance‑based bonus plans
• 401(k) match + Age‑Weighted Defined Contribution
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid holidays, vacation, and parental leave
• Flexible work environment
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career and professional growth
• Inclusive culture and vibrant community engagement

• Standing, walking, or operating equipment for extended periods
• Working in a lab or manufacturing setting with appropriate PPE provided
• Use of computers and digital tools in an office or hybrid environment
• Occasional lifting or movement of materials
• Adherence to rigorous safety protocols and ergonomic standards

Lubrizol is an equal‑opportunity employer.