This is a structured hybrid position, which requires working onsite in our Owatonna, MN facility on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Wednesdays and Fridays are home office workdays. Therefore, candidates must reside within reasonable commutable distance to the facility.
At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together. Join our team, where motivation drives excellence, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do.
As an IT Project Manager, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide exceptional customer experience by planning, executing and delivering IT projects that support business objectives.
At a minimum, you will need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5+ years of IT project management experience.
- Experience managing enterprise or mid-market IT initiatives (ERP, infrastructure, applications).
- Proven experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Experience working with external vendors and consultants.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and application environments.
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, or equivalent).
- Solid financial and budget management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
It would be great if you also have:
- Experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments
- System implementation or migration experience (e.g., Epicor, Salesforce)
- Experience supporting M&A integrations or large-scale system conversions.
A typical day may include:
- Project Planning and Execution. Develop comprehensive project plans; lead full project lifecycle from initiation through closure; ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget; manage dependencies across multiple concurrent projects.
- Service as the primary point of contact for business and IT stakeholder; facilitate project status meetings and steering committee updates; provide clear, concise project status reporting; translate technical concepts into business-friendly language.
- Coordinate internal IT resources and business subject matter experts; manage third-party vendors, consultants, and system integrators; ensure vendor deliverables meet contractual and quality expectations.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; manage scope changes through formal change control processes; escalate risks and issues appropriately with recommended mitigation strategies.
- Apply project management methodologies (waterfall, agile or hybrid) as appropriate; maintain project documentation including chargers, schedules, RAID logs, and lessons learned; ensure alignment with IT governance, security, and compliance standards.
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes; contribute to the development of IT project management standards and templates; promote best practices in planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement.
Benefit offerings include:
- Paid Time Off
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Generous Profit Sharing
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
- Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
- 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES.
Put your passion to work in an exciting, rewarding industry that inspires great performances today!
Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of IT project management experience
- Experience managing enterprise or mid-market IT initiatives, including ERP, infrastructure, or applications
- Experience leading cross-functional teams
- Experience working with external vendors and consultants
- Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and application environments
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project or Jira
- Financial and budget management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Experience in manufacturing or multi-site environments
- System implementation or migration experience, such as Epicor or Salesforce
- Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions integrations or large-scale system conversions
- Residence within reasonable commuting distance of the Owatonna, Minnesota facility
What We Do
Wenger Corporation designs, manufactures and supplies equipment and solutions for music education, performing arts and athletic programs worldwide. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Owatonna, MN, Wenger offers acoustical shells, staging, risers, seating, sound-isolating practice rooms, storage and related furniture through brands including Wenger, J.R. Clancy, GearBoss, Creative Conners and Lutefish.
