IT Project Manager

Johnson Health Tech North America; Town of Cottage Grove (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Health Tech North America is seeking an IT Project Manager to bring structure to complexity and align cross-functional teams. You will drive technology initiatives from kickoff through delivery, coordinating manufacturing, R&D, IT, supply chain, and leadership to ensure timely, cost-effective outcomes.

The role emphasizes building plans, managing risks, and ensuring governance while enabling adoption of new technologies across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing IT projects, preferably in a manufacturing or technology-driven environment.
• Experience with system implementations, infrastructure upgrades, software development, or similar IT initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once while keeping priorities, deadlines, and business goals in focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end IT projects, including system integrations, software deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and manufacturing technology improvements.
• Build project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans that keep work organized and accountable.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, vendors, internal teams, and leadership.
• Identify project risks early and develop practical mitigation plans to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Keep project documentation, deliverables, timelines, and post-project reviews organized and up to date.
• Support change management efforts to help employees and teams successfully adopt new technologies, systems, and processes.
• Look for ways to improve project management processes, increase efficiency, and support faster delivery of key initiatives.
• Ensure projects follow company policies, data protection expectations, and applicable industry or regulatory standards.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Vendor management

Communication skills

Agile/Waterfall hybrid

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT / Business / PM

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Asana

Job description

Where You'll Make an Impact

Technology moves fast—and at Johnson Health Tech, it helps power the products, processes, and experiences that keep people moving. We’re looking for an IT Project Manager who can bring structure to complexity, keep cross‑functional teams aligned, and turn big technology initiatives into meaningful business results.

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

Technology moves fast—and at Johnson Health Tech, it helps power the products, processes, and experiences that keep people moving. We’re looking for an IT Project Manager who can bring structure to complexity, keep cross‑functional teams aligned, and turn big technology initiatives into meaningful business results.

What You'll Take Ownership Of

As our IT Project Manager, you’ll lead technology projects from kickoff through delivery, helping connect business needs with smart, practical IT solutions. You’ll work closely with teams across manufacturing, R&D, IT, supply chain, marketing, vendors, and senior leadership to keep projects moving forward, risks managed, and stakeholders informed.

• Lead end‑to‑end IT projects, including system integrations, software deployments, infrastructure upgrades, and manufacturing technology improvements.
• Build project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource plans that keep work organized and accountable.
• Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders, vendors, internal teams, and leadership.
• Identify project risks early and develop practical mitigation plans to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Keep project documentation, deliverables, timelines, and post‑project reviews organized and up to date.
• Support change management efforts to help employees and teams successfully adopt new technologies, systems, and processes.
• Look for ways to improve project management processes, increase efficiency, and support faster delivery of key initiatives.
• Ensure projects follow company policies, data protection expectations, and applicable industry or regulatory standards.

Requirements

What Makes You a Strong Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience managing IT projects, preferably in a manufacturing or technology‑driven environment.
• Experience with system implementations, infrastructure upgrades, software development, or similar IT initiatives.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies.
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project, JIRA, Asana, or similar platforms.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to problem‑solving, risk management, and stakeholder alignment.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage vendor relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once while keeping priorities, deadlines, and business goals in focus.

Bonus Qualifications

• PMP certification.
• Experience with ERP systems, manufacturing systems, or technologies used in a fitness equipment or product‑based environment.
• Experience in the fitness equipment industry or a similar sector.

Work Environment

• This role works onsite 5 days a week.
• Occasional domestic travel may be required, less than 10%.

Why Johnson Health Tech?

At Johnson Health Tech, our mission is to delight and excite our customers through innovative products, unsurpassed quality, and a best‑in‑class customer experience. Our technology teams play a key role in making that possible—supporting the systems, tools, and improvements that help our teams work smarter and deliver more impact.

If you’re someone who can bring people together, keep projects on track, and turn technology goals into real business progress, we’d love to hear from you.