Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 3

Location: Lafayette,IN
Expected Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
Title: Non-IT Project/Program Manager 101260 and 101261
Location: onsite Mossville , 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. 13 /hr on w2-w2 only, no flex on rate
Hours: 8- 4 M-F (40 hour work week)
Length: 1 8 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: 5-7
• Min Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree
• MS Office suite of tools
• Ability to use Power BI to generate reports

(Desired)

• Engineering or technical experience preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts

Soft Skills
(Required)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment collaboratively and independently
• Ability to work effectively within defined processes
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Able to communicate detailed information in a concise manner including executive summaries

(Desired)

• Ability to communicate upwards to key leaders and managers
• Desire for personal and professional growth

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications :

• Poor communication, interpersonal and/or collaboration skills

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 include: 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; Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures; Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates. Skills required: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently and manage one's time; Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods; Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree in a related field; PMP certification preferred; 5-7 years experience required.
Position's Contributions to Work Group :

• Support the New Capital Investment (NCI) team at LEC
• Creation and maintenance of all NCI projects
• Analysis and presentation of project data for management
• Data mining / extraction (Excel, PowerBI)

Reason/motivation for request :

• Support needed to manage data and information associated with ~ 80 active NCI projects
• Position will assist management with business need and decisions pertaining to NCI work
• Position will provide all Project Management needs during tenure

Typical task breakdown:

• Support the NCI team at LEC
• NCI project creation and status tracking
• Update of NCI projects with input from LEC team
• Facilitation of planning meetings
• Data mining / extraction (Excel, PowerBI)

Interaction with team :

• Daily interaction with manufacturing, operations, engineers, and Project Management Office staff in support of outlined responsibilities

Team Structure

• Core Components is part of Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division
• Will report to the LPSD PMO Manager
• Will work daily with the NCI team

Work environment :

• Office environment
• Full time in office with flexibility to support work-life balance and global schedule

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