IT - DTD - Project Manager III

Join a large-scale technology modernization program supporting hardware upgrades across more than 1,000 plant locations. This Senior IT Project Manager role offers the opportunity to bring structure, coordination, and clear execution to a dynamic environment with a mix of Agile and waterfall delivery.

Responsibilities

• Support approximately five active workstreams within a broad plant technology modernization initiative
• Partner with workstream leads to clarify scope, deliverables, dependencies, and timelines
• Build and maintain detailed project plans aligned to program goals
• Organize task backlogs and help coordinate ownership, sequencing, and completion
• Track milestones, forecasts, risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation actions
• Maintain accurate, organized project documentation and status reporting
• Develop a unified roadmap across workstreams to improve visibility and alignment
• Coordinate across technical teams, business partners, and deployment groups
• Review deliverables against expectations and agreed schedules
• Communicate updates, decisions, and action items to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner
• Support change management efforts tied to workstreams and deployment activities
• Help establish repeatable processes in an evolving program environment
• Facilitate productive discussions when priorities differ across teams
• Use Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Office tools to support collaboration and tracking
• Use JIRA, when applicable, for roadmap development, backlog management, and storyboarding

Skills

• 7+ years of dedicated project management experience
• Experience leading complex initiatives with multiple concurrent workstreams
• Strong ability to create project plans and manage execution against deliverables
• Skilled in stakeholder management and professional communication
• Ability to navigate competing priorities and keep teams aligned on next steps
• Experience identifying and managing risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation plans
• Comfort working in both Agile and waterfall delivery models
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams, business stakeholders, and vendors

Preferred Skills

• Hands-on experience with JIRA for roadmap development, backlog management, or storyboarding
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise hardware deployments
• Background coordinating technology rollouts across multiple physical locations
• Experience working with technical, operational, and vendor teams on shared deliverables
• Exposure to organizational change activities tied to technology implementations

We believe diverse perspectives strengthen teams, improve outcomes, and help create better experiences for everyone involved. Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and feel welcomed, respected, and supported.

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Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $58 - $93 per hour based on qualifications and experience.