IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Sy

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Georgetown (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Systems to support enterprise technology and quality-system initiatives within a large automotive manufacturing organization. This on-site role based in Georgetown, KY, with travel to Plano, TX and 25% travel overall, requires strong cross-functional leadership.

The ideal candidate will coordinate complex IT projects across IT, manufacturing, quality systems, and business operations, delivering plans,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience managing complex IT projects or enterprise systems.
• Strong planning, scheduling, risk management and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience with cross-functional technical and business teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 apps (Excel, PPT, Teams, SharePoint).
• Experience with Jira or similar PM tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and executive communication.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stay detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple technology and quality-system initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Collaborate with IT, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and manufacturing stakeholders.
• Track project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and communicate updates to leadership.
• Coordinate software implementations, system upgrades, releases, and deployment activities.
• Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder reviews, and executive presentations.
• Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and status reports.
• Support change management, process improvements, and technology transitions.
• Assist with project budgeting, resource planning, and business-case development.
• Ensure alignment between technical teams and business objectives.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Communication

Jira

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Job description

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IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Sy

D34 Georgetown, KY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1176

Salary Range: $45.00 To $50.00 Hourly

IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Systems

Location: Georgetown, KY / Plano, TX (final work location to be confirmed)
Work Arrangement: On-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Travel: Approximately 25%, including occasional international travel

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Position Overview

K&K Technical Group is seeking an experienced IT Program Manager – Manufacturing Quality Systems to support enterprise technology and quality-system initiatives within a large automotive manufacturing organization.

This position will coordinate multiple cross-functional projects involving IT, manufacturing, quality systems, database technologies, and business operations. The ideal candidate is a highly organized project leader with strong communication skills and experience managing complex technology implementations across multiple teams and locations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multiple technology and quality-system initiatives across manufacturing operations.

Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.

Collaborate with IT, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and manufacturing stakeholders.

Track project progress, identify risks, resolve issues, and communicate updates to leadership.

Coordinate software implementations, system upgrades, releases, and deployment activities.

Facilitate project meetings, stakeholder reviews, and executive presentations.

Maintain project documentation, dashboards, and status reports.

Support change management, process improvements, and technology transitions.

Assist with project budgeting, resource planning, and business-case development.

Ensure alignment between technical teams and business objectives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.

Experience managing complex IT projects, technology programs, or enterprise system implementations.

Strong project planning, scheduling, risk management, and stakeholder coordination skills.

Experience working with cross-functional technical and business teams.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, and other Microsoft 365 applications.

Experience with Jira or similar project management and reporting tools.

Excellent written, verbal, and executive-level communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting automotive or manufacturing operations.

Familiarity with manufacturing quality management systems.

Experience with Agile, Scrum, or PI Planning methodologies.

Knowledge of enterprise databases, including Oracle or PostgreSQL.

Experience coordinating software releases, system migrations, and production deployments.

Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Hoshin Kanri, or continuous improvement practices.

Experience with change-control processes and project governance.

On-site position supporting manufacturing and technology teams.

Approximately 10% overtime, including occasional weekends.

Up to 25% travel to manufacturing facilities throughout North America, including potential travel to Canada.

Occasional manufacturing shop-floor access requiring appropriate safety equipment.

About K&K Technical Group

K&K Technical Group provides engineering, technical, and professional staffing solutions to leading manufacturing and industrial organizations. We connect talented professionals with opportunities to contribute to innovative projects and advanced manufacturing operations.