Principal Information Systems Project Manager

<h3>Accountabilities</h3><li>Lead complex, high-visibility IT projects involving enterprise resource management systems, resource forecasting tools, and related business applications.</li><li>Develop comprehensive project execution plans, define objectives and deliverables, allocate resources, and establish roles and responsibilities across matrixed teams.</li><li>Manage project schedules, budgets, risks, priorities, and resource allocation to ensure delivery meets technical, security, and business requirements.</li><li>Coordinate the complete information systems delivery lifecycle, including solution design, development, cybersecurity, testing, deployment, and operational handover.</li><li>Provide project management guidance and technical direction, applying established methodologies, industry best practices, and emerging IT tools to improve execution.</li><li>Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, security specialists, engineering groups, and external stakeholders to resolve complex technical and operational challenges.</li><li>Represent project teams in stakeholder discussions, communicate progress and risks, and facilitate decisions that support successful project outcomes.</li><li>Develop and implement change management and business readiness strategies, including stakeholder communications, training programs, and user adoption initiatives.</li><li>Support enterprise initiatives involving data migration, reporting, metrics dashboards, system testing, and deployment activities.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve project governance, delivery processes, and enterprise technology solutions while maintaining alignment with organizational priorities.</li><h2>Requirements</h2><li>A bachelor's degree and at least five years of relevant professional experience, a master's degree and at least three years of experience, or a PhD and at least one year of experience. Candidates without a degree may qualify with nine years of relevant experience.</li><li>Demonstrated experience managing IT projects or programs involving multiple functional organizations, such as business operations, information technology, cybersecurity, and engineering.</li><li>Strong knowledge of project management principles, enterprise information systems, resource planning, and technology implementation practices.</li><li>Proven ability to develop project plans, coordinate resources, manage risks, resolve issues, and deliver complex initiatives within established timelines and requirements.</li><li>Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and collaboration skills, including the ability to engage effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.</li><li>Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, sound judgment, and the capacity to independently determine solutions and make project-level decisions under general direction.</li><li>Experience coordinating technical and business activities across the full project lifecycle, from requirements and planning through testing, deployment, and operational adoption.</li><h2>Preferred qualifications:</h2><li>Experience supporting cybersecurity governance, regulatory compliance, or security-focused IT programs.</li><li>A track record of delivering complex enterprise technology solutions involving multiple business and technical teams.</li><li>Experience managing data migrations, performance metrics, dashboards, testing, training, or deployment initiatives.</li><li>Familiarity with enterprise systems supporting manufacturing, supply chain, finance, procurement, or similar business functions.</li><li>Experience using project management and delivery platforms such as JIRA, Azure DevOps, Planisware, Post Grey, and/or ServiceNow.</li><li>A proactive, adaptable approach to project leadership, with a commitment to continuous improvement and effective change management.</li><h2>Benefits</h2><li>
<strong>Competitive annual salary:</strong>Base compensation ranging from<strong>$103,600 to $155,400</strong>, depending on experience, qualifications, skills, responsibilities, and market conditions.</li><li>
<strong>Healthcare coverage:</strong>Access to health insurance and comprehensive healthcare benefits.</li><li>
<strong>Life and disability insurance:</strong>Coverage designed to provide additional financial protection.</li><li>
<strong>Retirement savings:</strong>Access to a 401(k) savings plan with employer matching.</li><li>
<strong>Paid time off:</strong>Paid vacation, personal leave, and company-paid holidays.</li><li>
<strong>Flexible work arrangements:</strong>Remote work opportunities and flexible scheduling options.</li><li>
<strong>Alternative work schedule:</strong>Access to a 9/80 schedule option, allowing eligible employees to work nine-hour days over two weeks and receive an additional day off.</li><li>
<strong>Performance-based rewards:</strong>Depending on eligibility, additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses and other incentives.</li><li>
<strong>Professional development:</strong>Learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects and stakeholders, and resources to support career advancement.</li><li>
<strong>Collaborative work environment:</strong>The opportunity to work with experienced professionals on enterprise technology initiatives that support important business and operational objectives.</li><li>
<strong>Travel requirements:</strong>Approximately 10% travel may be required.</li>