IT PROJECT MANAGER

Paul Mueller Company; Springfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible remote work options

401k with company match

Education assistance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Four-day work weeks

In-house training programs

Job summary

Paul Mueller Company seeks an IT Project Manager to lead planning and execution of technology initiatives. You will translate business needs into IT project requirements, develop plans, manage scope, and drive projects to successful completion.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in CS/PM/Engineering and >=5 years of related experience; PMP is preferred. The role offers a hybrid work model with competitive compensation and a broad benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Project Management or Engineering preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience is required.
• Project Management Professional Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, manage timelines and budgets to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead internal planning and design solutions for client needs.
• Identify and oversee business process improvements driven by technology.
• Collaborate with third-party partners to implement solutions.
• Provide pre-sales technical consulting for enterprise SaaS solutions.
• Define technical requirements, use-cases, resources and costs for projects.
• Document dependencies and manage cloud-first IT initiatives across departments.
• Respond to proposals and RFQs with clear technical information and recommendations.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to address gaps and design effective solutions.
• Drive Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve IT processes and performance.

Skills

Communication

Cross-platform tech

Time management

Initiative

Independent work

Stakeholder relations

MS Office

Self-starter

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Education

BSc in CS/PM/Engineering

PM Certification (PMP)

Related experience considered

Job description

The Information Technology (IT) Project Manager is responsible for all phases of project management in the planning and tactical execution of technology initiatives. The IT Project Manager assists business units in improving the way they deliver services by understanding their needs, analyzing existing business processes, translating change and implementation requests into IT project requirements, and overseeing and managing those projects and implementations to successful completion. This position is responsible for managing project expectations, defining project scope and deliverables, communicating the functional requirements and dependencies to the relevant IT team members, developing project plans, and creating relevant documentation to track progress.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage projects related to the development and implementation of new systems and applications including the development of project plans, management of project timelines and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
• Lead internal project planning and development of solutions for client needs.
• Identify and oversee business process-driven technology improvements.
• Work with third-party partners or solutions in developing or implementing solutions.
• Provide pre-sales technical consulting by participating in online demonstrations and conference calls for enterprise-level SaaS solutions.
• Define technical requirements, outline use-case(s), resources and cost to implement solutions, and contribute to defining the project charter for opportunities to support our mission, automation, efficiency and simplification.
• Understand, document and monitor application layering dependencies (User-Interface, Deployment, Public Interface, Application Domain, Application Infrastructure, Technical Frameworks, and Platforms) and application component dependencies.
• Understand and monitor impacts to and dependencies between existing applications and environments.
• Define and direct proof-of-concept tasks for proposed architectural interactions.
• Work closely with departments to respond to proposals and RFQ’s to ensure that all technical information and recommendations address the requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and design solutions including identifying gaps in existing systems and processes and recommending solutions to address those gaps.
• Utilize a “Cloud First Approach”, Cloud-Based Systems may include Microsoft 365 or Google, enterprise ticketing systems, document management systems and other cloud-based low-code workflow automation platforms.
• Analyze business requirements and demands to assess design/technology alternatives and propose solutions.
• Collaborate with other teams and vendors to develop and implement new solutions to meet business requirements.
• Analyze existing IT processes, identify inefficiencies and implement data-driven strategies to optimize system performance, reduce costs and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Utilize methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma to drive measurable improvements across IT systems and services including data collection, process mapping, root cause analysis, change management and collaboration with cross-functional teams to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Provide technical support by participating in vendor support calls for enterprise-level technical issues or upgrades.
• Facilitate, present and lead technical discussions with technical subject matter experts as well as customers and other stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (Competencies)

• Excellent communication skills both orally and written.
• Experience with technologies and best practices across multiple platforms.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage time effectively, in a constantly changing environment.
• Ability to take initiative to develop new strategies and outside-the-box ideas.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to efficiently utilize Microsoft Office.
• Self-starter and goal oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a mechanical aptitude that allows for effective communication of the product to our customers.
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects in parallel in a time sensitive environment.

Education And Experience

• A Bachelor’s Degree in computer science, Project Management or Engineering preferred. Other degree fields and related experience will be considered.
• A minimum of five (5) years related experience is required for this position.
• Project Management Professional Certification preferred.

Base Compensation Range: $79,949 - $125,049 annually

Variable Compensation Range: Incentive bonus eligibility up to 12% of gross annual salary base on company performance.

Health and Ancillary Benefit Overview

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance with low employee premiums
• Free off-site medical clinic
• Company paid Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
• 401k - Employer match of up to 4.0% for coworker contributions of 8.0% or more
• Company covers tuition costs up to $5,250.00 annually, contingent on course completion and grades
• Paid Time Off and Sick, Family & Parental Paid Time Off
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Four-day work weeks, varied shifts, and flexible remote work options depending on position
• Career progression program for advancement
• Free in-house welding, grinding & machine operation school
• In-house training program

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Professional office environment with some time spent in the manufacturing area. Exposure to conditions, such as dust, fumes, noise and high-degree varying seasonal temperatures. Machinery with energy sources including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, chemical, or other energy.

Applicants for Paul Mueller Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Paul Mueller Company is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran

If you are interested in applying and need assistance or have questions, please call 417-575-9000.