IT Project Manager at Peco Foods in Tuscaloosa, AL

IT PROJECT MANAGER Job Summary: As the IT Project Manager, you will lead and oversee critical initiatives and technical projects that are non-routine and strategically important to the organization. Your role is to plan, execute, and deliver these projects successfully, ensuring they align with organizational goals and drive business outcomes. This multifaceted position requires strong project management skills, strategic thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of special projects, ensuring that they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. • Collaborate with senior I.T. management to align projects with the organization's strategic objectives, identifying key deliverables and milestones. • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including departments like marketing, operations, IT, and finance, to ensure seamless project execution and alignment with various stakeholders. • Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and report on project progress to stakeholders, addressing issues and making adjustments as needed. • You will travel to Peco facilities as required by the individual projects. Job Qualifications and Requirements: • A bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field or equivalent years of experience as a Project Manager. • Strong project management experience, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects from initiation to completion. • Ability to think strategically, align projects with organizational goals, and make decisions that contribute to overall business success. • Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use data-driven insights to inform decision-making. • Flexibility and adaptability to work in dynamic environments and manage projects across various departments and domains. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong ability to handle multiple task and work under pressure successfully. • Ability to work effectively in a team. • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet applicable deadlines. • Ability to work cross-functionally across the Peco organization. • Able to travel to all Peco sites when needed. • Must have a good understanding of how a IT department works, server concepts, network concepts and IT terms. • Must have the ability to prioritize and to work independently with little or no supervision. This job description is not a comprehensive list of duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Management may change or add duties and responsibilities at any time without notice.