Employment Type: Full-timeRelocation Assistance Available: Possible for the ideal candidateBonus: Bonus EligibleJob ID: 3297575

IT Project Leader

Location: Davenport, Iowa, United StatesWork Arrangement: 100% OnsiteEmployer: Our Award-Winning Client

Our Award-Winning Client, a nationally recognized leader in manufacturing and production, is seeking an IT Project Leader to join their North American Rolled Products Team in Davenport, IA. Known for their values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, our client offers a dynamic work environment that promotes professional growth and innovation.

Position Overview

The IT Project Leader will manage critical IT environments for supply chain, quality, and plant financial systems. This role is responsible for leading project and support teams, ensuring alignment with business priorities, and fostering collaboration across diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions that drive measurable value.

Key Responsibilities

Project and Team Leadership

• Lead production support teams, project deployment teams, and offshore development teams.
• Direct team activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with high quality.
• Resolve team conflicts and escalate issues as necessary.
• Regularly communicate project status to steering teams and stakeholders.

IT Environment Management

• Manage integrations between plant applications and corporate systems.
• Ensure alignment with compliance standards, including ITAR, DFARS, and SOX.
• Perform annual system testing for IT and SOX audit compliance and assist with audit processes as required.

Business Collaboration and Innovation

• Partner with business leaders to prioritize projects and align deliverables with stakeholder needs.
• Inspire teams to generate innovative, value-added ideas.
• Build and maintain relationships with third-party suppliers and contract resources.

Technical and Risk Management

• Develop and manage capital budgets and monthly expense forecasts for projects.
• Proactively perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Support Disaster Recovery testing as required.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Must be a U.S. person under ITAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing, quality, or supply chain systems.
• Expertise in SQL, PLSQL, and COBOL.
• Proficiency in VB.Net, Java, C#, or C development.
• Strong knowledge of plant financial/inventory systems and quality systems.
• Familiarity with multiple project management methodologies and IT audit processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Competitive bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance and professional development programs.

Note: Resumes will be maintained in strict confidentiality until such time as we engage in a detailed discussion regarding a specific opportunity, and both parties mutually agree to proceed. We consistently receive new opportunities every day. Should your professional background closely align with the specific requirements of our client, we will promptly reach out to you to initiate further exploration of potential opportunities.

Job ID: 3297575