Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 2

Location: Decatur,Illinois
Expected Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
Title: Non-IT Project/Program Manager 101178
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
Hours: 8-5 M-F (40 hour work week)
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.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications :

• 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.
PMI or PMP certification preferred.
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 :

• Project control meetings, PMO staff meetings, planning meetings
• Emails, MS Teams, In person meetings

Team Structure

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

Work environment :

• Collaborative and inclusive environment
• 5 Days in Office

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