Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 3*

EPITEC; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

EPITEC is seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to coordinate non-IT initiatives within an engineering and manufacturing environment. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage timelines and resources, and report progress to stakeholders.

This full-time, onsite role involves planning, cost analysis, risk management, and contract review across production, procurement, and business units. A Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years of PM experience are preferred; PMP certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• 5–7 years of project/program management experience.
• Strong project planning, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing, production processes, quality, cost, and resource planning.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical and cross-functional activities across engineering, production, procurement, and business teams.
• Present project proposals, reports, findings, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Analyze resource requirements, project needs, costs, and feasibility.
• Partner with management, production, and other teams to define project specifications and procedures.
• Review contracts, project costs, and estimates.
• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Support resource allocation and overall project execution.

Skills

Project management

Planning

Organization

Problem-solving

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

MS Project

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Project/Program Manager (Non-IT)

Location: East Peoria, IL

Pay: $30–$32/hour

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week | Onsite

Contract: 12 months

We are hiring an experienced Project/Program Manager to support non-IT projects within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This position will coordinate cross-functional projects, manage timelines and resources, evaluate project requirements, and communicate progress to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical and cross-functional activities across engineering, production, procurement, and business teams.
• Present project proposals, reports, findings, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Analyze resource requirements, project needs, costs, and feasibility.
• Partner with management, production, and other teams to define project specifications and procedures.
• Review contracts, project costs, and estimates.
• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Support resource allocation and overall project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 5–7 years of project/program management experience.
• Strong project planning, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing, production processes, quality, cost, and resource planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.

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