IT Project Manager

Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) is seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract position with a Major Utility Company located in Valparaiso, IN. This is a 2+ month contract opportunity.
This role is focused on managing cross-functional IT projects, including application implementations and infrastructure initiatives, with a strong emphasis on supply chain and warehouse transformation. The ideal candidate will develop project roadmaps, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure projects are delivered on time while adhering to PMO guidelines.
Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals
• Develop and manage cross-functional IT projects, application implementation, and infrastructure initiatives
• Create and manage project priorities and clearly communicate them to technology partners
• Create and manage a two-year technology project road map with high-level delivery milestones
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify issues, and devise contingency plans
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Ensure work is carried out to a high standard and complies with PMO guidelines
• Identify and manage project dependencies and the critical path
• Estimate, plan, schedule, and track project timelines, milestones, financials, and deliverables
• Develop clear and concise documentation for processes, problems, and action plans
• Provide on-site monitoring and enforcement of schedules, milestones, and vendor accountability
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple functions, departments, and levels
• Liaise and negotiate with contractors and external suppliers

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of experience leading medium to large projects from initiation to delivery
• 10+ years of overall work experience
• Extensive knowledge and use of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, hybrid) and techniques
• Proven ability to define scope and purpose while working with stakeholders to establish realistic expectations
• Expertise to create detailed project plans outlining objectives, timelines, deliverables, milestones, and resource allocation plans
• In-depth knowledge of project planning tools (Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Trello, etc.)
• Experience with business process development/improvement and organizational change management
• Strong planning, organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Desired skills:

• PMP certification
• Proven experience successfully leading complex supply chain and warehouse transformation projects
• Experience with warehouse master data normalization, data remediation, and establishment of material naming conventions
• Demonstrated success implementing barcoding and warehouse technology solutions, including integration with ERP and inventory management systems
• Strong understanding of supply chain and warehouse operations, inventory management, and material flow optimization
• Experience with inventory forecasting, demand planning, and inventory health analysis
• Knowledge of obsolete and excess material management strategies
• Experience in the utilities industry
• Agile process experience for application implementation
• Supervisory experience

Pay range: up to $67.12 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Aptask Global Workforce (AGW) employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, apply today!
Aptask Global Workforce (AGW)
ApTask Global Workforce (AGW) is a certified Minority and Veteran workforce solutions company. AGW delivers operational, clinical, lab and professional talent with a strong focus on healthcare and life sciences. The company supports clients with reliable staffing, program expertise and a commitment to quality, speed and consistent delivery.
Benefits of working with ApTask Global Workforce include:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)

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ApTask Global Workforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.