Non-IT Project/Program Manager 101178

Swoon; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional benefits

Job summary

Swoon in Decatur, IL seeks a non-IT Project Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate activities across engineering, finance, and operations. You will manage project plans, lead client meetings, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.

The role requires 2–4 years of project management experience, a Bachelor's degree in business administration, strong communication, and the ability to work onsite. Long-term contract potential and optional benefits are noted.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in project management.
• Verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Basic knowledge of the project life cycle.
• Ability to work independently and manage time.
• Familiarity with production methods and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects with detailed plans and manage technical activity integration.
• Present proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit staff, assign tasks, and monitor staff competence.
• Analyze resources, market demand, and feasibility of projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Visio

Job description

Location: onsite Decatur, IL 100% M-F (if not local must be open to relocating on own dime and must be onsite 2 weeks from offer day 1 of contract)

Type: Contract

Pay: $40.77/hr on w2-w2 only, no flex on rate

Length: 12 months-large possibility to extend

Screenings: full panel drug and background once hired

IV process: 1 or 2 rounds

+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

Must Haves:

• Min Years of experience: 2-4 years experience required
• Min Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• Verbal and written Communication skills
• Basic knowledge of the project life cycle
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.
• Microsoft Project Experience (willing to train)
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients

Soft Skills

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. – ALWAYS WORKING WITH CLIENTS AND LEADING MEETINGS AT MANY DIFFERENT LEVELS – CONTROL/PLANNING MEETINGS AND REPORT OUT MEETINGS TO STAKEHOLDERS
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Candidate not being able to be fully onsite

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
• Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• 2-4 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group:

• Part of 20+ member team. Managing project plans for different divisions in Decatur IL, for client. Team based in TUCSON, DECATUR, AURORA, PEORIA, AUSTRALIA
• Working on a lot of key client projects – NPI, Electrification, SUPPLY CHAIN AND OPERATIONS, CPI etc.

Typical task breakdown:

• Managing project plans in MSP, facilitating control meetings, facilitating project planning meetings, ensure quality of project plans, tracking risks, actions items and issues associated with projects.

Interaction with team:

Team Structure

• 20+ Team – Rolls up to 200+ global team member organization (Global Program Management)