IT Project Manager Sr - 1 year contract

About us

At Plexus, our vision is to help create the products that build a better world.  By embracing an innovative culture of excellence, we pride ourselves on designing, manufacturing and servicing some of the world’s most transformative products. From life-saving medical technology and mission-critical defense solutions to sophisticated industrial automation, we’re proud to partner with our customers to bring their complex ideas to market. 

Visit Plexus.com to learn more about our unwavering commitment to our vision. 

Living Our Values

With a vision rooted in the wellbeing and inclusive engagement of our team members, our customers, their end users and our communities, people are the heart of what we do and who we are. Our values unite and guide us in everything that we do. 

Our values include: Growing our People, Building Belonging, Innovating Responsibly, Delivering Excellence and Creating Customer Success. 

As part of our team, you’ll do impactful work within an inclusive environment where everyone works together to achieve extraordinary outcomes. You’ll be empowered to reach your full potential through managing your own personalised development plan and access to our learning and development programs.

Purpose Statement:  The IT Project Manager leads the planning, deployment, and optimization of the IT infrastructure and digital systems required to enable Plexus Oradea to provide manufacturing services. This role is responsible for driving cross-functional IT and operational technology (OT) initiatives to achieve regulatory compliance. Applying rigorous IT project management frameworks and cybersecurity compliance best practices, the IT PM ensures the site establishes a secure, isolated, and fully compliant digital manufacturing ecosystem.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Stakeholder Management & IT Alignment: Collaborates with internal stakeholders (Global/Regional Technology, Regional/Site Leadership) and external defense auditors . Maintaining a consistent governance cadence to align project execution with business strategic goals.
• IT Infrastructure & Schedule Management: Owns and manages the comprehensive IT project schedule for the assigned program. Oversees the installation, integration, and validation of IT infrastructure to meet tight defense certification deadlines.
• Risk Management & Cybersecurity Governance: Builds robust IT governance frameworks and status reporting mechanisms for executive leadership. Proactively identifies risks related to project deployment, and regulatory compliance.
• IT Leadership & Best Practices: Applies Plexus Core Values to direct cross-functional IT implementation teams, contractors, and technical staff. Implements IT project management best practices (PMP, Agile, ITIL).
• IT Metrics, System Validation & KPIs: Establishes and tracks project delivery KPIs, deployment milestones,  and compliance readiness indicators. 

Education/Experience Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience: 8 or more years of experience in IT project management, including at least 5 years of international project management experience managing complex IT infrastructure or enterprise software implementations.

Other Qualifications:  

• Certifications: Professional certification in IT or Project Management (PMP, Agile/SCRUM, ITIL, or Master’s Degree in Project Management/IT) required.
• Defense & Security Compliance (Strong Advantage): Proven experience leading IT infrastructure projects designed to comply with national or international cybersecurity security classifications ( NIS2, ISO 27001/  NIST 800-171).
• Technical Domain Knowledge: Solid background in IT infrastructure setup, network segmentation, access control systems, secure data storage, and IT/OT integration within high-tech manufacturing environments (EMS, Aerospace, Defense, or Automotive).

Physical Requirements:  

• N/A

Travel Requirements:  

• N/A

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.

Your Rewards and Wellbeing

We believe in rewarding your contribution with a comprehensive package designed to support your life both inside and outside of work. 

Financial Bonuses & Compensation: 

• 13th Salary
• Meal Tickets
• Childbirth Bonus
• Financial Support for Exceptional Situations
• Referral Bonus
• Discretionary Performance-Related Bonus

Health & Wellbeing:

• Private Health Insurance
• Psychotherapy & Emotional Support
• Fitness Membership in Oradea
• On-site Medical Cabinet

Annual Leave & Time Off:

• Annual Leave: Employees receive between 22 and 26 days of paid annual leave, scaling with their seniority
• Volunteer Time Off

Recognition & Rewards

• Employee Recognition Program
• Idea Generation Program
• "Thank You" Program

Everyday Perks & Facilities

• Free Transportation
• On-site Canteen
• Bookster
• Employee Discounts

Application Process

At Plexus, we don't look for culture fit, we look for culture add. We value the unique perspectives you bring and review every candidate holistically, balancing professional experience, education and individual journey. 

Accessibility and Accommodations

As a Disability Confident employer, we recruit purely on the basis of skills and merit, ensuring an equitable process for everyone. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or special requirements. If you require support during the application process, please contact us at [email protected] with your contact information and a description of your needs.

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