Position: IT Project Leader
Location: Davenport, IA
Employment Type: Full-Time, 100% Onsite
Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year
Bonus Eligible: Yes
Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate
Position Overview
Our client is seeking an IT Project Leader to join the North American Rolled Products Team in Bettendorf, IA. This role is ideal for an individual with a passion for manufacturing, supply chain, and plant systems, with the ability to manage complex IT environments and project teams.
Key Responsibilities
IT Environment Management:
Oversee Davenport IT systems critical for supply chain, quality, and plant financial operations.
Manage application integrations between plant systems and corporate IT systems.
Team Leadership and Project Management:
Lead production support, project deployment, and offshore development teams to ensure timely, high-quality project deliveries.
Provide guidance to ensure the team's performance aligns with service level agreements (SLAs) and customer satisfaction targets.
Resolve team conflicts and escalate issues as needed.
Regularly communicate project status to stakeholders and project steering team.
Compliance and Risk Management:
Ensure all project solutions adhere to compliance standards (ITAR, DFARS, SOX, etc.).
Proactively manage risks associated with projects.
Budgeting and Capital Management:
Develop and manage capital budget requests and track expenses for responsible projects.
Collaboration and Communication:
Partner with business leaders to prioritize project needs and ensure resources are appropriately allocated.
Foster strong collaboration with internal teams (procurement, finance, engineering) and third-party suppliers.
Contribute to compliance activities such as system testing, disaster recovery, and SOX audit requirements.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
A minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar IT project management role.
Experience with B2B commerce partnerships and EDI deployments.
Knowledge of multiple project management methodologies.
U.S. person status due to ITAR compliance.
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field.
Experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or plant financial systems.
Demonstrated expertise in application support and operations management.
Technical skills:
SQL, PLSQL, COBOL, VB.Net, Java, or C#.
Working knowledge of database query tools (SQL Developer, SQL+).
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Creative and innovative problem-solving ability.
Compensation and Benefits
Base Salary: $90,000 to $110,000 per year.
Bonus Eligible: Yes.
Relocation Assistance: Possible for the ideal candidate.
Full benefits package, including health and wellness options.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technical leader with project management experience in IT environments within manufacturing and plant operations.