Senior IT Project Manager

Shorr Packaging Corp.; Aurora, Dunkirk (IL, MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an IT Project Manager, where your leadership will drive transformative technology projects. You'll manage complex initiatives across various departments, ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery. With a hybrid work schedule, you'll work in a collaborative environment that values innovation and employee ownership. This role promises growth and impact, making it an exciting opportunity for seasoned project managers eager to make a difference in a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive Employee Benefits

Competitive Base Compensation

Generous Paid Time Off

Team-Based Culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing IT projects across enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead IT projects from planning through execution, ensuring delivery on time and budget.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals and success metrics.

Skills

IT Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Kanban

Waterfall Methodology

JIRA

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Stakeholder Management

Conflict Resolution

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

JIRA

Project Management Tools

Job description

Description

Together, We Own it! Start your employee owner journey with Shorr Packaging.

Ready to lead IT projects that transform how business gets done?
Join Shorr and be part of a team that owns the future.

Shorr Packaging is seeking a highly motivated IT Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional technology projects across our national operations. With budgets ranging from $500K to over $1M, this role focuses on delivering impactful business solutions across applications and infrastructure. You'll work closely with both the IT department and key business functions-including Sales, Marketing, Logistics, Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, and Finance.

Shorr is a growing, innovation-focused company where technology drives real impact.

What You'll Do

• Lead IT projects (medium to large) from planning through execution-ensuring delivery is on time, on budget, and within scope.
• Manage multiple projects in parallel, each with varying complexity and business impact.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop business cases, define project goals, success metrics, and resourcing needs.
• Apply Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies to organize and execute project work efficiently.
• Utilize JIRA (or similar) for task tracking, collaboration, and issue resolution.
• Serve as a key liaison between IT and business teams, ensuring alignment on priorities and expectations.
• Mentor and coach IT leaders and team members, promoting professional development and Agile best practices.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels through clear written and verbal updates.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks before they impact delivery.
• Monitor and manage project budgets, costing, and resources to ensure financial accountability.
• Support process improvement initiatives, including automation and digital transformation efforts.
• Navigate complex business environments and build strong, collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Lead change efforts with confidence-even outside your direct area of technical expertise.

Shorr Packaging does not provide work authorization sponsorship for this position.

The targeted compensation for this position is between $120 - 145k base plus targeted bonus, depending on skills and experience of the selected candidate.

This position is based in Aurora, IL and has a hybrid work schedule after onboarding.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience managing IT projects across enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of Agile and Kanban methodologies; experience with Waterfall as needed.
• Hands-on expertise with JIRA, along with other project management tools.
• Proven ability to mentor, coach, and influence team members and project stakeholders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills-clear, persuasive, and audience-appropriate.
• Solid understanding of SDLC, IT infrastructure, and systems integrations.
• Experience managing project budgets, vendors, and external partners.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and security requirements in IT.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and prioritize improvements.
• Resilient in fast-paced, demanding environments, and comfortable driving change.

Shorr Benefits

• Build Wealth! Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)- Together, We Own It!
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits: Explore Shorr Benefits
• Competitive base compensation plus targeted annual bonus plan
• Generous Paid Time off: Vacation, Personal, Sick and Floating Holidays along with company holidays
• Team based Employee Owner company culture

Shorr Packaging Corp is an equal-opportunity employer. It is the policy of Shorr Packaging Corp to afford full Equal Employment Opportunity, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status or disability status or any other legally protected status.