WHO WE ARE
We are a company where people matter.
We are family driven.
We are financially strong.
And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.
BENEFITS
- Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
- $600 per Year Wellness Incentive
- Two Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.
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IT PROJECT MANAGER I
The IT Project Manager I is an organized, goal-oriented professional who uses passion, creativity, and collaboration to design and execute projects successfully. They play a crucial role supporting organization transformation, continuous improvement, automation, and AI initiatives. This role plays a key part in ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational objectives.
The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that projects are completed efficiently and effectively, leading to successful outcomes that align with the company's strategic goals. Their ability to manage resources, timelines, and stakeholder expectations and facilitate project communication is essential for driving organizational success and growth.
This position is based at our corporate office in Brookfield, WI and requires on-site presence 4-5 days per week. Relocation assistance and employment sponsorship are not available for this role.
Primary responsibilities include:
Maintain an enterprise project management tool that delivers consistency and visibility at scale by automating project creation, aggregating portfolio reporting, and managing process improvement changes.
Ensure that project requests are well-defined:
- Evaluate request's feasibility and alignment with organizational goals.
- Engage with Project Requestor and stakeholders to gather requirements and scope.
- Document key findings in a Project Charter and present request to IT Project Review Board.
Establish Project Objectives and Success Criteria:
- Define clear project goals and objectives.
- Set measurable success criteria to evaluate project performance.
- Communicate objectives to stakeholders and team members.
- Ensure all team members understand the project’s purpose and goals.
Identify Stakeholders and Requirements:
- Identify all stakeholders involved in the project.
- Prioritize requirements based on project goals.
- Report on project status and progress to stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Execute Project Deliverables:
- Develop a detailed project plan outlining tasks, timelines, and milestones.
- Define roles and responsibilities for each team member.
- Identify dependencies between tasks and activities.
- Ensure team members understand their roles and expectations.
- Monitor and adjust the plan and address delays or deviations to maintain project integrity.
- Oversee the coordination of all project activities.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members.
- Conduct regular project reviews and team assessments.
- Track financial spend and report project budget at completion.
- Lead project close out meeting to review goals, requirements, milestones, and operational handoffs.
Identify Risk Areas and Develop a Risk Management Strategy:
- Conduct a risk assessment to identify potential project risks.
- Develop a risk management plan with mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and track identified risks throughout the project.
- Implement risk response plans as needed.
- Communicate risks and mitigation plans to stakeholders.
REPORTING STRUCTURE
- This position reports to the Director - Business Transformation
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree required, business or Information Technology preferred.
- PMP certification preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Proven track record of managing projects successfully from initiation to closure.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Meticulous and able to maintain accurate and thorough documentation.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS
Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree; business or Information Technology preferred
- PMP certification
- At least 2 years of project management experience
- Proficiency with project management software and tools
- Proven record of managing projects from initiation through closure
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain accurate and thorough documentation
- Ability to collaborate in a team environment
- Basic understanding of project management principles and methodologies
Hydrite Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Hydrite and has not been reviewed or approved by Hydrite.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs combine an immediate‑vest 401(k) match with profit sharing and, in some cases, a pension‑style contribution. Feedback suggests long‑term savings support is a standout element of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage offers multiple plan options, including a zero‑deductible, zero‑coinsurance option, alongside dental, vision, and company‑paid disability and life insurance. These features point to broad healthcare coverage with strong protection against out‑of‑pocket risk.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness incentives, free family wellness coaching, EAP access, and tuition reimbursement support holistic wellbeing and development. Additional programs like referral bonuses and community events round out lifestyle‑oriented benefits.
Hydrite Insights
What We Do
At Hydrite, we are family driven, financially strong and we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team. What employees say about Hydrite: - “The owners truly care about the employees and their families, despite significant growth. This type of environment is becoming more rare. I feel blessed to be part of the success of the organization.” - “Strong family values and great benefits.” - “Everyone cares about everyone else, from the lowest to highest positions in the company.” We are one of America's healthiest workplaces! - Gold designation as a Well Workplace award recipient from WELCOA For more Hydrite news and announcements visit www.hydrite.com, or follow us on facebook.com/hydrite.
