IT Project Manager III

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Mequon, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Manufacturing
The Role
The IT Project Manager III will lead and deliver large enterprise-level digital initiatives, manage project plans and resources, and ensure alignment with project management methodologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

IT Project Manager IIIPosition Purpose

As an IT Project Manager, you will play a key role in advancing Charter’s strategic digital initiatives. You’ll partner closely with business unit and functional leaders to lead multiple large‑to‑medium, high‑impact projects that drive enterprise transformation.

This role is ideal for a confident, adaptable leader who thrives in complex environments, excels at influencing without authority, and enjoys turning strategy into execution across both business and technology teams.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead and deliver enterprise‑level digital initiatives aligned to Charter’s annual priorities and long‑term strategic goals.
  • Partner with digital leadership and key stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, success criteria, and governance.
  • Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including communication, risk mitigation, and change management strategies.
  • Plan, monitor, and control scope, schedule, budget, quality, and vendor performance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Provide clear, executive‑level project status updates to sponsors, leadership, and steering committees.
  • Proactively identify risks, manage scope changes, and develop contingency plans to keep projects on track.
  • Secure and negotiate project resources—both internal and external—ensuring the right talent is aligned to project needs.
  • Coach, mentor, and motivate cross‑functional project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and strong results.
  • Conduct project post‑implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned to continuously improve Charter’s project delivery capabilities.
  • Educate and guide stakeholders on Charter’s project management methodologies, fostering consistency and best practices.
  • Ensure all work aligns with Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 5+ years of experience leading large-scale business and technology projects, such as system implementations or enterprise initiatives.
  • Proven success delivering projects using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
  • Experience managing projects across multiple business functions (Commercial, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, etc.).
  • Experience delivering solutions across a wide range of technologies (ERP, web platforms, middleware, infrastructure, upgrades).
  • Proficiency with project management tools such as Clarity, MS Project, Jira, or similar.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead with situational awareness, adapting style to different stakeholder groups.
  • Strong organizational awareness, negotiation skills, and financial acumen.
  • Ability to influence outcomes without direct authority.
  • Analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills.
  • Commitment to servant leadership, mentoring teams and strengthening delivery capabilities across the organization.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related advanced degree.
  • 7+ years of experience managing large, complex business and technology initiatives.
  • 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience working across diverse organizations (industry and company size).
  • Direct experience supporting or leading digital transformation initiatives.
  • Experience operating in a matrixed organization with multiple stakeholders (COEs, BRMs, portfolio leaders).
  • Scrum Master experience.
  • PMP certification.
Why This Role Matters

This position sits at the intersection of strategy, execution, and transformation. You’ll have the opportunity to lead meaningful digital initiatives, collaborate with senior leaders, and make a lasting impact on how Charter delivers value through technology.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).

Top Skills

Agile
Clarity
Erp
Infrastructure
JIRA
Middleware
Ms Project
Waterfall
Web Platforms
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The Company
Mequon, , Wisconsin
285 Employees
Year Founded: 1936

What We Do

Charter Manufacturing Company, Inc. is a family-owned group of differentiated metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936. Our will to grow is our success. It is the result of Charter’s respected team of employees, each person’s dedication to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. Our businesses include Charter Steel, Charter Dura-Bar, Charter Wire and Charter Aarrowcast. Connect with us and learn about the stories and successes our family of employees share. Visit http://www.chartermfg.com/work/jobs/ to learn more about opportunities for employment and where you might fit in

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