Information Technology - IT Project Manager
Reports To: IT Management
Division: Headquarters
Sub-Division: Administration
Employment Status: Full-Time
Purpose
The IT Project Manager works closely with IT leaders, business leaders, technical teams, vendor partners, and peers to manage, plan, document, and implement IT activities that support business projects and strategic initiatives. This role also facilitates collaboration across project teams, maintains proactive communication, and drives accountability throughout the entire project lifecycle.
Essential Duties
Plan and manage project strategies, tasks, staffing, and resource allocation.
Lead the development of project objectives and define project scope.
Plan and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and timelines.
Develop consistent project management processes to ensure quality across projects.
Establish and support best practices for deliverable tracking, risk assessment and mitigation, project communications, and key performance metrics.
Establish project governance and oversight while driving accountability for milestone completion.
Identify project risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and manage scope changes to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
Understand stakeholder needs and maintain proactive communication regarding project status.
Escalate issues when appropriate and ensure stakeholders understand priorities and trade-offs.
Conduct project post-mortem reviews to identify successes, lessons learned, and opportunities for improvement.
Coordinate multiple concurrent projects.
Provide leadership and influence within project teams without formal supervisory authority.
Develop and maintain technical documentation.
Fulfill multiple project roles as required.
Provide guidance and support to other members of the IT Department.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands / Work Environment
Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
Cross-functional, self-organizing project teams.
Work in office, computer room, warehouse, and manufacturing environments.
Occasional off-hours work and travel as required.
Extended periods of sitting.
Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Three or more years of project management or business management experience.
Three or more years coordinating and/or supporting business processes.
Preferred certification such as PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP.
Familiarity with multiple project management methodologies and frameworks.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
For internal use only: IT001
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Three or more years of project management or business management experience
- Three or more years coordinating and/or supporting business processes
- Familiarity with multiple project management methodologies and frameworks
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP certification
What We Do
SMC Corporation of America is the North American arm of SMC Corporation, a global manufacturer of pneumatic, control, and process components used in industrial automation. Its product portfolio includes air cylinders and solenoid valves, while its sales and engineering organization supports automation, controls, and process applications. The company serves industrial customers through manufacturing, technical expertise, and sales operations across the United States and Canada.
