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• 3-5 yrs experience - Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  
• Typically possesses one to three years of experience coordinating or managing small to medium projects or product workstreams.
  
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
  
• Demonstrated ability to gather requirements, support development of project plans, manage schedules, track progress, and contribute to the execution of defined deliverables.
  
• Proven ability to problem-solve, anticipate issues, maintain documentation, and operate effectively under moderate time constraints.
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact with cross-functional teams and communicate status updates to various audiences.
  

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• Bachelor's Degree
  

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• For safety work plan projects, the Project Manager is responsible for budgeting, planning, measuring, monitoring, executing, and reporting on these initiatives to ensure they are managed consistently and effectively.
  
• The role involves collaborating with other organizational units to drive efficient project execution, fostering strong relationships with stakeholders, and maintaining rigorous project management practices.
  
• Additionally, the Project Manager oversees financial tracking, benefit realization calculations, and performance reporting, while providing timely updates and presentations to executive and senior leadership to ensure safety objectives and strategic goals are met.
  

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• A successful project manager brings over seven years of experience leading cross-functional teams and overseeing complex projects.
  
• This role demands exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as proficiency in budgeting, cost analysis, and sound decision-making.
  
• Project managers must possess a thorough understanding of company policies and distribution procedures, using data-driven strategies to plan, monitor progress, and implement corrective actions when needed.
  
• Familiarity with formal project management methodologies, including scheduling, risk assessment, and resource allocation, is essential.
  
• In addition, strong interpersonal abilities, a dedication to teamwork, and a commitment to confidentiality are vital.
  
• Effective project managers are skilled in change management and demonstrate integrity, self-awareness, and adaptability at every stage.
  
• Beyond these core competencies, knowledge of distribution operations and related business practices is highly valued.
  
• A creative approach to problem-solving and engaging team members can make a significant difference, as does the ability to foster a positive work environment.
  
• In summary, the ideal project manager blends leadership experience and technical expertise with robust people skills.
  
• Their success hinges on project management mastery, clear communication, flexibility, and integrity, complemented by strengths in distribution operations and motivating teams to achieve shared goals.
  

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) has three main responsibilities:

1. Project Manage all technical tasks during implementation and upgrades.
2. Install and configure servers and the Care Logistics applications in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and on premise.
3. Perform technical operations and oversee availability, performance, and supportability of our observability infrastructure.

The TPM acts as the project manager and liaison between Care Logistics and the customer for all technical activities. The TPM is responsible for coordinating the system configuration, sizing, ordering, and installation while technically engineering and managing the integration of Care Logistics solutions. They work closely with Solutions Delivery and customer resources in support of organizational objectives. Solutions Delivery functions include project delivery tasks such as solution sizing, technical project planning, customer guidance, system installation, system validation, system testing, technical training, and support of technical onsite events. The TPM facilitates DevOps functions between development and the Solutions Delivery teams to ensure technical operations are correctly executed, effectively communicated, and continuously improved.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Solutions Delivery Functions

• Delivery components of customer project tasks which include:
• Assist with the design and implementation of new technologies
• Assist with the sizing of customer systems
• Train new employees on all aspects of the role
• Considered a Subject Matter Expert for all aspects of the technology and project delivery
• Install and troubleshoot software, hardware, and services necessary to support Care Logistics solutions
• Lead the engineering of hospital customer’s technical solutions
• Lead, plan, organize and drive the design, testing, and implementation of Care Logistics software solutions and related advisory services
• Educate customer on technical aspects of the Care Logistics system
• Interface with service and hardware system vendors to build and configure systems
• Participate in onsite customer events, including technical go-live
• Technical Operations and Observability:
• Manage alert and monitoring configuration
• Collect, aggregate, and visualize metrics to provide actionable insights
• Advise right-sizing of AWS infrastructure resources to optimize cost and performance
• Manage incident response
• Provide insight to Cloud Center of Excellence
• Additional tasks which include:
• Provide primary technical support for project team members
• Provide Tier 2 level support for Care Logistics Support team
• Create and maintain internal environments for use by Care Logistics Client Engagement team
• Create Knowledge Base articles and other technical documentation for use by Care Logistics employees and customers
• Define and maintain a clear, concise documented process for the implementation and integration of the system
• Collaborate with teammates to troubleshoot and maintain existing application modules
• Participate in DevOps initiatives to improve products and operations

QUALIFICATIONS – EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems or equivalent experience
• PMP certification and/or equivalent experience
• 2-4 years hands on experience using Amazon Web Services (AWS) services such as EC2, RDS, Systems Manager, VPN, CloudWatch
• 2-4 years of monitoring systems experience using tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, etc.
• 4-6 years demonstrated project management experience
• Advanced operation and maintenance of Linux (Red Hat Operating System)
• Demonstrated advanced analytical and troubleshooting skills
• 3+ years integrating software/hardware systems in client-server and cloud environments
• Proven organizational and delivery skills

DESIRED

• AWS certification desired
• Automating and configuring Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as EC2, RDS, VPN
• Operational best practices related to systems operation and maintenance in on-premises and AWS production environments
• Industry standard application/applet containers such as Tomcat
• PostgreSQL and Aurora Databases (installation, configuration, and operation)
• Production High availability server environments
• Complex hardware and software installations
• Management of enterprise reporting tools and/or related technologies
• Project delivery, operations, and support using DevOps and/or Agile methods
• Support leadership experience
• Use of ticketing systems such as JIRA and/or related incident management tools such as OpsGenie
• Comprehension of related scientific and technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Preparation of articles, abstracts, editorials, journals, manuals, and critiques.
• Preparation and delivery of comprehensive presentations, participation in formal debate, extemporaneous communication, and professional communication before an audience.
• Professional certifications in related industry skills such as DBMS, CISSP, ITIL, Agile, and Lean are a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Develop strong and productive working relationships with others
• Form strong team bonds and enhance team performance
• Strong organizational and quality management skills with ability to handle multiple, competing tasks and priorities
• Cope with rapidly changing information in a fast-paced environment
• Proven communication, interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills
• Proven ability to properly communicate with customers (in person and via phone) and manage expectations during a project
• Work both independently and as a member of the implementation and support team
• Manage multiple concurrent activities, all with fluctuating deadlines, by working with other departments, both internal and external
• Quickly identify and resolve issues
• Quickly understand complex concepts
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer management skills
• Above average observational skills to collect data and validate information
• Outstanding analytical skills with the ability to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, relate high-level information to details, and distinguish user requests from underlying business problems/needs.
• Effectively represent Jackson Healthcare/Care Logistics values and principles in decision-making and actions
• Support leadership and/or project management
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent organizational and delivery skills
• Install, configure, and manage hardware and software in AWS and on-premises environments
• Provide specifications for system hardware and AWS service requirements
• Implement complex system solutions involving multiple technologies
• Control and implement complex system and application feature configurations
• Troubleshoot complex system and technical issues
• Read and understand system and application logs
• Proven ability to communicate and teach complex technical concepts to less technical resources
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent documentation skills

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Amazon Web Services (AWS) services such as EC2, RDS, Systems Manager, VPN, CloudWatch
• Monitoring systems such as AWS CloudWatch, Datadog, New Relic, SolarWinds, Dynatrace, etc.
• In-depth knowledge of Linux (Red Hat Operating System) concepts and operations in a production environment
• VMware, Web servers, DBMS, Reporting and analytic tools
• Project Management Methodologies
• Advanced PC knowledge including proficiency with MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge automating and configuring Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as EC2, RDS, VPN
• Understanding of high availability server environments
• Hardware and software installation techniques
• Healthcare Information Systems
• Enterprise reporting tools
• DevOps and Agile methodologies related to project delivery, operations, and support
• Ticketing systems such as JIRA and related incident management tools (such as OpsGenie)

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:

• 10-80% travel required
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; write; type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and smell
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Senior Commercial Project Manager

Utilize sound project management methodologies to lead multiple company-wide projects from conceptualization to implementation by defining the project’s objectives, retrieving scopes of work from business analysts for each phase of the project, communicating progress to key stakeholders, overseeing quality control throughout the project lifecycle, acquiring necessary resources, and coordinating the efforts of team members to deliver projects on time and within scope.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent company-wide projects throughout their full lifecycle
• Analyze and develop opportunities for improvement and develop a subsequent implementation program.
• Create and implement project plans in accordance with business requirements and with the help of domain experts. On a regular basis, update the project plans including deliverables, dependencies, assignments, and outcomes.
• Assist in creating and continuously improving the company’s project management methodologies, tools, templates, processes, procedures, and sharing best practices.
• Effectively communicate with customers using both phone, e-mail and in-person meeting to collect missing information and project requirements.
• Monitor approval process of both the drafting and estimating departments to ensure all signed documents are procured within strict deadlines to prevent production and installation delays.
• Effectively maintain all project related data within the job tracking software.
• Confirm project readiness for countertop measure & installation and notify client/contractor of areas of concern that may otherwise impact a positive end result.
• Review incoming work orders from completed projects and close out activities and/or set up Re-make/Re-work phases as appropriate.
• Work with the Production Department to expedite material fabrication and resolve scheduling conflicts as needed as it relates to warranty replacement and/or remake/re-work activities.
• Schedule field measures, installs, and service and repair appointments with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Associate’s Degree preferred
• Previous Project Management experience within the construction industry (multi-family experience)
• Must have previous Commercial project experience
• Experience leading or managing a team

Staffing Delivered is partnering with a growing technology services organization to identify an experienced Project Manager to support the successful delivery of client-facing technology and infrastructure initiatives.

This role plays a critical part in planning, coordinating, and executing projects that align with client objectives, technical standards, and operational goals. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact for clients during project engagements and will ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of structured project management, technical awareness, and client communication skills, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced service environment.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

Lead end-to-end planning and implementation of technical and infrastructure-related projects.

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.

Develop detailed project schedules and coordinate internal and external resources.

Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and financial forecasting throughout the project lifecycle.

Ensure project documentation is organized and maintained across project management and documentation systems.

Client Communication and Stakeholder Management

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout project execution.

Provide consistent project status updates, milestone reporting, and risk communication.

Manage client expectations related to timelines, dependencies, and scope adjustments.

Facilitate project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and final project closeouts.

Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and business leaders.

Scope, Change, and Risk Management

Assist in the development and review of project Scopes of Work (SOWs).

Monitor scope and proactively identify risks, deviations, or resource constraints.

Manage project change requests with proper documentation and approvals.

Identify and mitigate risks that could impact project timelines, budgets, or deliverables.

Escalate significant project issues when necessary to ensure resolution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Coordinate with engineering teams, technical specialists, and operational staff to ensure project alignment.

Work closely with internal departments to ensure resource availability and scheduling alignment.

Support strategic client initiatives by collaborating with account management and leadership teams.

Participate in internal project review and operational planning sessions.

Project Reporting and Operational Support

Track project milestones, deliverables, and financial performance.

Maintain accurate project records and reporting within project management systems.

Monitor project budgets and provide reporting on budget versus actual spend.

Contribute to operational discussions related to project delivery and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators

Success in this role may be measured through:

On-time project delivery

Budget adherence and project margin performance

Change order management and accuracy

Client satisfaction during project engagements

Quality and completeness of project documentation

Resource planning and forecasting accuracy

Required Skills and Attributes

Strong leadership and coordination skills across cross-functional teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

High level of organization and time management

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Ability to influence and collaborate across teams without direct authority

Professional, client-focused mindset

Experience and Technical Background

5+ years of project management experience, ideally within technology services or a managed services environment

Experience with project management methodologies such as Waterfall or hybrid frameworks

Familiarity with PSA tools or project management platforms (examples may include AutoTask, MS Project, Asana, Jira, or similar)

Experience participating in Scope of Work development and project planning

Understanding of project budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost management

General technical familiarity with infrastructure, cloud environments, networking, or security projects

Professional Expectations

Maintain accurate project documentation and time tracking

Participate in operational and project planning meetings

Support organizational initiatives related to operational improvement

Travel occasionally for onsite client meetings or project deployments when required

Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a client-first mindset

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Milwaukee, WI 53202

Job Description: Project Manager

Location: Onsite (Lansing, MI)

Contract

Job Overview

This Project Manager will be responsible for a multi-year modernization project, which will be highly complex, require extensive change and vendor management skills, and experience with Microsoft DevOps. This role works closely with DTMB Agency Services management and technical teams, Agency business stakeholders and teams, and the Office Retirement Services (ORS) EPMO Program team in the delivery of the project while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

The Project Manager (PM) leads the modernization project team responsible for achieving the project objectives. The PM plans, manages, and communicates project activities ensuring the project is delivered according to the project scope, schedule, and budget as defined in the project charter. Adopting the ORS culture of collaboration across all teams will be integral to the success of this position and the project. ORS relies on Agile Scrum self-managed teams, which require a servant leader PM to be successful.

General responsibilities:

· Accountable for monitoring and communicating project progress by actively managing the cost, schedule, scope, resources, quality, and risks.

· Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with Product Owners.

· Accountable and responsible for clear, timely, and accurate communications with stakeholders, particularly the Modernization Steering Team, project team members, program manager, and Agency/DTMB management, on the status of the project, using appropriate communication methods.

· Accountable for efficient and effective ongoing communication with the vendor throughout the project lifecycle.

· Responsible for providing leadership and fostering collaborative participation between the technical and business teams by obtaining consensus and gaining commitment. Advocates as necessary to ensure project success.

· Prepares reports for the Modernization Steering team regarding the status of the project and presents status of projects in regularly scheduled program steering meetings.

· Responsible for working with the project team members to develop and maintain key SUITE Project Management Methodology (PMM) deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.

· Responsible for actively evaluating the project to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks and issues. Escalates risks and issues to Program team when needed.

· Responsible for ensuring the project adheres to the Change Management process (Change Requests) when the project deviates from the approved scope, schedule, or budget. This includes ensuring all Change Requests have appropriate approval before action is taken or information is updated.

· Responsible for creating project Corrective Action Plans (CAP) when necessary for projects in yellow or red status.

· Responsible for understanding the project benefits and the impact of change requests to the benefits business cases. Responsible for ensuring related project artifacts are updated accordingly.

· Responsible for project team adherence to IT governance activities.

· Responsible for understanding project interdependencies and ensuring appropriate and timely discussions and actions occur when a project change may have an impact.

· Responsible for completion of the project tailoring process to determine the PMM and SEM deliverables for the project.

· Responsible for reviewing and understanding vendor contracts to actively manage the vendor deliverables and adherence to the vendor deliverable approval procedure.

· Facilitates interactions among stakeholders by clarifying the expectations of all participants and ensuring all deliverables are assigned, reviewed, and completed.

Required Qualifications:

· 5+ years of experience managing projects with budgets greater than $20 million.

· 5+ years Agile Scrum experience (documented in resume).

· Past 5 years of experience must be as a Project Manager working on IT Projects.

· Documented experience managing an IT project in a large, complex enterprise-governed IT ecosystem.

· Passion for collaboration and working in a team environment.

· Experience working with other project managers to ensure technology integration between systems.

· Must be local to Lansing, Michigan area (within 1 hour). Work will be Tuesday and Wednesday in office. Monday, Thursday, and Friday can be remote (non-negotiable).

· Provide name and US telephone number of three professional references that can speak to IT project management experience.

· Address on Michigan driver’s license will be verified prior to interview.

Preferred Qualifications:

· 1+ years of Microsoft DevOps experience

· Previous state government experience highly desired

WHO WE ARE

Whether in your home, office or out in your community, the walls that surround you must be safe, structurally sound, and sustainable. It’s our job to make that happen.

We were created by act of Congress in 1974 to be the nation’s authoritative source of findings and recommendations that impact and improve the built environment for the American people. At the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS), we connect research, policy, and practical application to advance innovation in the built environment. Our mission is to create a safer, more resilient, and technologically advanced infrastructure that serves American communities and strengthens our nation’s future.

Building American Innovation isn’t just our tagline - it’s our commitment. We foster collaboration between government, industry, and academia to drive forward-thinking strategies for resilient communities. Because at NIBS, we don’t just build structures, we build solutions.

SUMMARY

We are looking for a visionary Project Manager of Building Science Knowledge systems who will manage projects that support the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) ability to assemble, store, and disseminate codes, standards, performance criteria, and best practices in the built environment. Our goal is to make knowledge easier to access and understand so that buildings are safer, more efficient, and more innovative. This role will oversee multi-stakeholder projects ensuring alignment with client goals, scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards. The Project Manager will manage project team members, manage subcontractors, and ensure effective communication and knowledge transfer across the organization.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout of assigned projects with emphasis on building technology and innovation.
• Generate project workplans for assigned projects.
• Support defining and documenting project scope, deliverables, KPIs, and success criteria; implement control mechanisms for performance tracking.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources; Estimate to Complete (ETC), forecasting, and margin. Make recommendations for actions necessary to meet targets.
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate tasks, project, and client relationship risks.
• Establish and enforce quality management frameworks, ensuring deliverables meet or exceed client expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including architects, engineers, researchers, IT specialists, and subcontractors.
• Serve as primary client liaison, maintaining professional communication and transparent reporting.
• Oversee knowledge management practices: maintain project files, ensure accessibility of content, capture lessons learned, and contribute to continuous improvement.
• Guide stakeholder engagement activities such as workshops, webinars, and technical meetings.
• Monitor industry trends in digital codes & standards, AEC innovative solutions and integrate best practices into project delivery.
• Inform senior leaders of gaps in skills needed for project delivery.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, recommending ways to establish systematic continuous improvement as able, knowledge management plans, and change management plans as needed to support successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with organizational standards, federal contracting norms, and relevant industry regulations.
• Self-manage workloads and proactively coordinate with supervisor on concerns related to workload.
• Support business development; identifying organic growth opportunities through project-based relationships.
• Demonstrate thought leadership and professional eminence by representing NIBS externally.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

A security clearance is not required, however ability to be granted or to obtain at a minimum, an interim Secret security clearance during employment and then obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance throughout the period of employment, is strongly preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have supervisory and direct report responsibilities. This position will also have responsibility for oversight of contracted staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a STEAM field, project management, or construction management, though a combination of equivalent education and professional experience will be considered. The position requires 2 or more years of project management experience, with a preference for those who have managed projects specifically within the built environment. A proven track record of successfully overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for high-profile initiatives is essential. Additionally, experience navigating federal government contracting and reporting requirements is highly preferred.

TECHNICAL AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proficiency of project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, or equivalent).
• Proficiency with project management software, MS Office Suite, and project collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Power BI).
• Conceptual understanding or better in processes, tools, and data standards required to deploy Artificial Intelligence for the built environment and blockchain for the built environment.
• Ability to digest client needs into actionable steps, document steps, update schedules, and coordinate and direct team members and subcontractors in completing work.
• Excellent written, verbal, and graphical communication skills.
• Strong leadership, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to walk and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

NIBS is primarily a remote work environment. Position specific business needs will determine when individuals need to work in the office or on-site at a third party. For example, meetings with external and internal stakeholders can necessitate coming to the office. Staff can voluntarily choose to work in the office at any time. The physical demand of NIBS positions is typical of those in an office environment. Positions require frequent use of a computer to communicate both orally and in writing.

Estimated amount of travel, not including periodic trips to the office, is 5%.

BENEFITS

• Opportunity to work at the intersection of industry, government, and academia.
• Work alongside some of the most respected experts in the building sciences and technology fields, gaining insight into best practices across industry and government.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• NIBS offers a competitive salary and benefits package including fully paid health care premiums for medical, dental, and vision.

HOW TO APPLY

If you feel you are a great fit for this role, please send your resume, cover letter, and salary requirement to today!

At Rite-Hite, your work makes an impact. As the global leader in loading dock and door equipment, we design and deliver solutions that keep our customers safe, secure, and productive. Here, you'll find innovation, stability, and the chance to grow your career as part of a team that's always looking ahead.

The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) Program/Project Manager for New Product Development (NPD) provides strategic leadership and hands-on orchestration of complex, cross-functional, system-level engineering programs that span hardware, controls, software and manufacturing domains from concept through commercialization. This leader builds and manages integrated program plans across all functions to deliver innovative solutions that meet the highest safety, quality, cost, customer value and overall business impact. The Program/Project Manager fosters collaboration, innovation and learning across functions and drives execution through schedule integrity (capacity planning, critical path), proactively identifies and mitigates risks, ensures manufacturing and supplier readiness, and facilitates governance using Rite-Hite's New Product Development process and the appropriate Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid methods. Additionally, the Program/Project Manager will help evolve and shape Rite-Hite's NPD process to scale appropriately for the various types of NPD projects and business needs while driving consistent adoption through the NPD stakeholder community. The Program/Project Manager integrates systems thinking, data-driven decision-making, and an iterative approach to accelerate value delivery and build a culture of transparency and continuous improvement.

KEY OUTCOMES

• On-time to launch: 90% of NPD stage gate milestones met; 85% of programs launch on or before target dates.
• Quality at launch and customer value: First-pass build yield and early field performance meet or exceed targets; post-launch defect rate/warranty within target thresholds while delivering tangible customer and market value.
• Business case realization: Internal program cost + orders, sales and margin aligned with business case; variance drivers identified with corrective actions.
• Readiness: Manufacturing, supplier, service and go-to-market readiness complete per integrated system-level program plan; no critical "late surprises."

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

Strategic Leadership:

Partner with the business unit leadership team to execute prioritized complex, multi-disciplinary New Product Development programs to deliver target safety, quality, cost, customer value and overall business impact.

• Ensure alignment on requirements (VOC), product/feature scope and acceptance criteria.
• Apply systems engineering management principles to ensure integration across mechanical, controls, electrical, and software disciplines.
• Facilitate business and technical trade-offs to protect customer value; escalate issues with data, options and recommendations.
• Act as a connector between strategy and execution, aligning engineering, product, and business roadmaps.
• Provide thought leadership on program management best practices and emerging trends and supporting technologies in the field.
• Support business unit annual capacity planning to help determine next fiscal year roadmaps and strategic plans.
  

Program and Project Management:

Aligned with the business unit strategy and roadmap, build and maintain integrated program plans across Product Management, Engineering, Marketing, Quality, Distribution, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Applications, Service, IT, HR, Legal/IP and Finance.

• Own the integrated program plan with explicit dependencies, resource loading and a continuously maintained critical path.
• Establish and manage scope/schedule/cost baselines with formal change control.
• Maintain a living schedule risk analysis with scenario planning; create what-if plans and recovery paths.
  

Governance and Standardization:

Adhere to enterprise-wide project management methodologies, frameworks and processes. Ensure consistent application of governance policies, risk management, and quality assurance across all projects and programs.

• Operate within Rite-Hite's New Product Development process; scale the process as appropriate for the scope of each program; prepare and run program reviews (core team, stakeholder updates, stage gates with clear entry/exit criteria), documented decisions and follow-ups.
• Champion and continuously improve Rite-Hite's New Product Development stage gate process across all functions with ongoing training, standard tools/templates, and best practice sharing.
• Blend Waterfall/Agile/Hybrid appropriately across hardware and embedded/software components; ensure traceability from requirements to test/validation.
• Identify and eliminate systemic bottlenecks that limit innovation or cross-functional efficiency.
  

Resource Management:

Lead resource planning and allocation across projects and programs to ensure optimal utilization. Identify and resolve labor, asset, plant, vendor, etc. conflicts and ensure adequate staffing for high-priority projects. Proactively surface cross-program dependencies and resolve conflicts.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting:

Link to established business unit KPIs (e.g., on-time stage gates) and establish program-specific leading indicator KPIs (e.g., critical path health) to monitor program health. Track program budgets, capital/tooling and unit economics; partner with product management and finance on business case gating and post-launch performance. Use data-driven insights to inform decisions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads without direct authority; fosters a culture of accountability, transparency and continuous improvement.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field from an accredited 4-year university.
• 5-10 years' experience leading complex new product development and system-level programs for industrial/electro-mechanical products or integrated controls-software offerings from concept through launch, with expertise in critical path, dependency mapping and integrated cross-functional planning.
• 3-5 years' experience in a senior role within an EPMO or similar role with oversight of strategic direction or project management across an organization.
• Demonstrated success in managing cross-functional hardware, software and service programs with manufacturing and supply chain integration in a matrix-based organization.
• Experience operating within a stage-gate or milestone NPD process; familiarity with DFM, FMEA, V&V, pilot builds and commercialization.
• Proven track record delivering on schedule and business case with rigorous risk management and change control.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation and stakeholder alignment skills.
• Strong experience in managing relationships, facilitating discussions and resolving conflicts with senior leadership, business leaders and other key stakeholders, with the ability to influence decision-making and drive alignment across an organization.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in manufacturing and sales/industrial equipment industries.
• Experience with loading dock equipment, industrial doors, safety barriers, industrial fans and other material-handling/in-plant safety equipment.
• Experience with Jama, Jira and Confluence management tools.

What We Offer

At Rite-Hite, we take care of our people - because when you're supported, you can do your best work. Our benefits are designed to support your health, your future and your life outside of work:

• Health & Well-being: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus life and disability insurance. A robust well-being program with an opportunity to receive an extra day off and more.

• Financial Security: A strong retirement savings program with 401(k), company match, and profit sharing.

• Time for You: Paid holidays, vacation time, and personal/sick days each year.

Join us and build a career where you're supported - at work and beyond.

Rite-Hite is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law.In accordance with VEVRAA, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for protected veterans.We are also committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace for the safety of our employees and customers.

Based in Philadelphia, FlynnO'Hara Uniforms is a leading provider of high-quality school uniforms, medical apparel, and gym wear. As a family-owned and operated company, FlynnO'Hara proudly serves more than 500,000 students across 1,500+ schools nationwide each year.

The ERP Project Manager leads full lifecycle implementations of Infor ERP solutions, including CloudSuite, M3, Factory Track, OS, and Document Management, along with Point of Sale (XStore) and eCommerce platforms such as Shopify. This role is responsible for managing project scope, budgets, timelines, stakeholder communications, regulatory compliance, and risk (RAID) processes. The ERP Project Manager partners with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors to ensure successful, business-driven go-live outcomes.

Full Lifecycle Implementation

Oversee end-to-end ERP and system implementations-from solution design and configuration through testing, training, and deployment-while maintaining strict control of scope, schedule, and budget. Strong focus on Infor M3, XStore, and Shopify integrations.

Project Planning & Governance

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, define milestones, allocate resources, and ensure alignment with established project management methodologies and governance standards.

Budget & Resource Management

Manage project budgets, forecast staffing requirements, monitor resource utilization, and drive cost-effective project delivery.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Act as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external partners. Provide regular status updates to executive leadership and proactively manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

Risk & Issue Management

Identify, document, and mitigate risks and issues to ensure timely and successful project completion.

Change Management & User Adoption

Support organizational change initiatives by coordinating training programs and guiding business users through new system adoption and process transitions.

• ERP Experience: 5+ years of experience leading ERP implementations. Required 3-5 years' experience with Infor Solutions (CloudSuite (M3), Factory Track, ION, Document Manager (IDM)).
• Customer Education: Experience in building out a training schedule and managing continuous learnings of the Infor System to our employees.
• Business Liaison: Experience in being the point person for the business to answer any "How to " questions and communicate to the Implementation team of any issues or recommendations before going live.
• Project Management Tools: Experience with tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project.
• Meeting & Training Facilitation: Demonstrated ability to lead executive-level project meetings and coordinate end-user training, including post-training support.
• Parallel Testing: Proven experience managing end-to-end parallel testing between legacy and new systems in collaboration with IT and business teams.
• Retail Experience: 5+ years in retail operations, ideally within manufacturing or contract-based retail environments.
• User Adoption: Strong track record of aligning business stakeholders and driving system adoption.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field.
• Certification: PMP certification preferred.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills with experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives.
• Technical Expertise: Solid understanding of ERP functional and technical architecture, including integrations and data migration.

• Hybrid schedule: three days onsite and two days remote.
• Full onsite presence required during peak selling season (August–September).

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Parental leave policy
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee discount

Project Manager (IT)

Second Round:

In-person interview in Lansing, MI, anticipated during the week of 4/6.

Assignment Duration

Initial 1-year contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

Work Schedule (Hybrid – Non-Negotiable)

There is no remote-only option.

Required onsite days: Tuesday and Wednesday

Remote eligible days: Monday, Thursday, and Friday

Location Requirement

Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within a 1-hour commute). This requirement is non-negotiable.

Project Manager

This Project Manager will be responsible for a multi-year modernization project that is highly complex and requires extensive change management, vendor management, and experience with Microsoft DevOps.

This role works closely with technical teams, business stakeholders, and program leadership in the delivery of the project while meeting or exceeding customer expectations.

The Project Manager (PM) leads the modernization project team responsible for achieving project objectives. The PM plans, manages, and communicates project activities, ensuring the project is delivered according to the defined scope, schedule, and budget.

A collaborative leadership style is critical for success in this role. The environment relies on Agile Scrum self-managed teams, requiring a servant-leader project manager.

General Responsibilities

• Monitor and communicate project progress by actively managing cost, schedule, scope, resources, quality, and risks.
• Understand business and technical objectives and collaborate closely with Product Owners.
• Provide clear, timely, and accurate communication to stakeholders regarding project status using appropriate communication methods.
• Maintain effective communication with vendors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and foster collaboration between technical and business teams, gaining commitment and consensus when needed.
• Prepare and present project status reports to leadership and program governance teams.
• Work with project team members to develop and maintain Project Management Methodology (PMM) deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Proactively identify, evaluate, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary.
• Ensure adherence to Change Management processes when scope, schedule, or budget deviations occur.
• Develop Corrective Action Plans (CAP) for projects that fall into yellow or red status.
• Understand project benefits and business case impacts when evaluating change requests.
• Ensure project team compliance with IT governance activities.
• Manage project interdependencies and coordinate actions when changes impact other initiatives.
• Complete the project tailoring process to determine required deliverables.
• Review and understand vendor contracts to ensure proper management of vendor deliverables.
• Facilitate stakeholder collaboration by clarifying expectations and ensuring deliverables are assigned and completed.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience managing projects with budgets greater than $20 million
• 5+ years of Agile Scrum experience (must be documented in the resume)
• The past 5 years must include experience as a Project Manager on IT projects
• Experience managing IT projects within large, complex enterprise environments
• Strong collaboration and team-oriented mindset
• Experience working with multiple project managers to coordinate technology integration
• Must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 1 hour)
• Onsite: Tuesday and Wednesday
• Remote: Monday, Thursday, Friday
• Provide three professional references with US phone numbers who can speak to IT project management experience
• Driver's license address will be verified prior to interview

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ year of Microsoft DevOps experience
• Previous government experience highly desired