Associate IT Project Manager

Adrian Steel Company; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical / Health Savings Account

Employee Assistance

Group Life

Short/Long Term Disability

Health & Wellness Programs

Vision

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Adrian Steel seeks an Associate IT Project Manager to lead ERP, CRM, and infrastructure projects from planning through delivery. You will develop plans, manage budgets, and coordinate across IT and business partners. The role emphasizes risk management, governance, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will have 1–5+ years in IT project management, strong leadership, and familiarity with Agile/Waterfall methodologies within an industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–5+ years IT project management experience.
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and traditional Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium size projects (ERP enhancements, CRM, infrastructure, cloud, and application development).
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and approved budgets; track resources and escalate capacity issues.
• Coordinate alignment between project teams, stakeholders, and vendors within scope.
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and change control processes.
• Ensure project deliverables meet scope, quality, and compliance standards.
• Communicate clear project updates to stakeholders; execute using Agile and/or Waterfall.
• Manage day-to-day vendor delivery against SOWs/SLAs; support RFPs and contract activities.
• Champion continuous improvement, lessons learned, and post-implementation reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Team development

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / CS / Business Admin

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

ERP systems (Oracle Cloud / SAP / NetSuite / MS Dynamics)

ITIL familiarity

Job description

Adrian Steel is committed to providing the best cargo management solutions in North America. Because of this, we take our customer service to the next level. Since our beginning in 1953, our Adrian, Michigan, corporate office and manufacturing facility now encompass a 166,900 square ft. facility. We have up fitted over one million vehicles and counting! It's a fact that an organized vehicle increases workflow efficiency and reduces inventory damages. *We are recognized as a National Truck Equipment Association MVP.

We specialize in van storage solutions and accessories for all trades, including HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Building, Auto Glass, Painting, Locksmith, Parcel Delivery, and Cable/Satellite contractors to name a few.

We pride ourselves on respect, contribution, stability, and compensation to foster a long-lasting relationship that puts Adrian Steel on the market as an employer of choice. As a premier employer, our employees are offered a robust benefits package that is constantly benchmarked to ensure we can attract and retain top talent. We value the dedication and innovation of all employees; we promote daily collaboration to ensure we are providing employees the opportunity to share ideas that will provide the best solutions and products for our customers.

Our goal is to partner with self-motivated and driven individuals and foster a relationship of continuous improvement, while keeping our Mission Statement front and center; 'Doing it right the first time, always improving.'

Our organization is currently seeking an Associate IT Project Manager.

A successful candidate will be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

• Lead and manage small to medium size projects (ERP enhancements, CRM, infrastructure, cloud, and application development).
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and approved budgets; track resources and **escalate** capacity issues
• Coordinate and maintain alignment between project teams, key business stakeholders, and vendors within assigned scope
• Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and change control processes proactively.
• Assist with the following areas:
  • Portfolio Management
  • Release Management
  • IT Governance - Policies, CAB, AI
  • DR Planning & Testing
  • SOC2 Compliance & Audits
  • Software License Management
• Ensure project deliverables meet scope, quality, and compliance standards.
• Communicate clear project updates to project stakeholders
• Execute projects using Agile and/or Waterfall methodologies in alignment with organizational standards
• Manage day-to-day vendor delivery against SOWs and SLAs; support RFPs and contract activities led by senior staff
• Champion continuous improvement, lessons learned, and post-implementation reviews.

The key behaviors required for this role are:

• Strong problem-solving skills / Critical Thinking
• Communicate effectively with business and IT leaders and **escalate** issues requiring executive decision-making
• Strong organizational skills
• Support the development of team members through knowledge sharing and collaboration
• High integrity, well respected and trustworthy with internal stakeholders
• Ability to deal with high pressure situations through responding and not reacting
• Ability to understand our business segments & processes

Education / Skills required for this role:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1-5+ years IT project management experience
• Working knowledge of IT systems, delivery environments, and enterprise platforms
• Understanding of Agile, Scrum, and traditional Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills

• Proficient with tools such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• CAPM, PMP, or PMI-ACP a plus
• Experience supporting or delivering projects involving ERP systems (Oracle Cloud, SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics).
• Familiarity with ITIL frameworks and change management processes.
• Background in manufacturing, distribution, or supply chain environments a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities.

Additional Requirements:

• Must meet and maintain all requirements to be a 'Driver' as defined in Adrian Steel Fleet Corporate Driving Policy
• Valid driver's license
• Acceptable driving record (Adrian Steel authorized)

Benefits Offered:

• 401K
• Medical / Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance
• Group Life
• Short / Long Term Disability
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Vision
• Voluntary Benefits include Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedules

We are committed to fostering a safe work environment-one that celebrates diversity, offers equal opportunities and where all employees feel secure, involved, valued, and respected. We do not tolerate discrimination, unlawful harassment, hate-related behavior, or threats of workplace violence.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.