IDEAL Industries, Inc. has built a reputation for over a century by crafting iconic tools and practical technology required in aerospace, data communications, electrical, wire processing and construction. The global family of IDEAL brands includes IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power, and Enatel.

A vibrant and dynamic company, IDEAL is best known for our wire connectors, the gold standard for making electrical connections around the world. Nearly every commercial jet is assembled using IDEAL wire strippers and, as part of the critical equipment on NASA missions, our tools even help NASA astronauts fly to the moon. Most important, our products benefit skilled tradespeople, who reach for IDEAL tools every day.

IDEAL is propelled by the concept of Building an IDEAL World. Our family-run business is committed to building ideal relationships with customers, employees, and communities by crafting some of our industry’s most innovative and trusted tools.

Come and join a fast paced team, charged with implementing ERP across the IDEAL Industries enterprise.  Staffed with IT, Project Managers, Data Analysts, Architecture Specialists and Business stakeholders, this team is a "carve out" of cross functional members, separate from the day to day business activities, focused on a successful Enterprise Requirements Planning (ERP) implementation.  This implementation will have a significant impact on the overall business, which will allow it to scale and grow - you'll be an integral part of something bigger!  You'll work cross functionally, as well as across multiple divisions.  You'll also be managing information up to executive leadership and steering committee members, as well as to IDEAL peers and IT supplier partners.  If a fast paced environment that prioritizes teamwork, learning opportunities and collaboration interests you, please contact IDEAL Industries to learn more about the Enterprise PMO Manager role.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to contribute to the delivery of strategic and moderately complex projects as a member of our IT department. In this role, you will bring your project management knowledge and expertise, and strong leadership skills to drive the successful execution of projects within our company. Your primary focus will be to ensure the successful delivery of your assigned projects on time and within budget, adhering to our defined project processes and industry best practices, while strengthening PMO function within the organization.

Essential Job Functions:

• Effectively direct, manage and control multiple technology projects to ensure successful project completion on time and within budget constraints.
• Establish, facilitate and manage the following governance processes: Workplan and Schedule Management, Scope Management, Financial & Performance Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Status Monitoring and Reporting, Resource Management, Document / Deliverables Management, Quality Management, Contract Management, etc.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate project progress, risks, and resource requirements; adjusting and mitigating issues as needed to ensure successful project outcomes. Escalate risks and issues as necessary and in a timely manner.
• Manage project budgets and financials, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and resource allocation, while closely monitoring key financial performance indicators to make informed decisions and achieve project success.
• Execute projects within a hybrid environment that utilizes both Waterfall and Agile methodologies, ensuring streamlined and efficient workflows.

• Learn and utilize project management tools and processes. Become an advocate for adherence to the tools and processes.

• Provide consistent, accurate and comprehensive project updates in a compelling manner. Develop and maintain productive working relationships across the organization.
• Demonstrate creativity and innovation by offering original ideas, considering alternatives and approaches, and driving continuous process improvement within the PMO practice.

• Effective in fostering working relationships across the businesses and become their trusted advisor with first point of escalation for any solution issues.
• Ability to deliver strategic presentations to audiences of all sizes and possess excellent communication skills.
• Comply with and contribute to the continuous improvement of company policies, processes and procedures.
• Contributes to a collaborative, team-oriented workplace, which may include other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Excellent presentation, communication and leadership skills to effectively present information to the team and executive management
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to quality, self-motivation and a strong desire to succeed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Manage project resources and project analyst, as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years in managing large scale enterprise-wide implementations with project management responsibilities.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive work experience in technical project management in a PMO environment
• Effective leadership skills, with experience leading cross-functional teams in the project manager role and managing simultaneous projects of medium to large size and complexity.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence others.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong financial analysis skills to interpret and communicate project calculations like Total Cost of Ownership, Estimate to Complete, Estimate at Complete, Burn Rate, etc.
• Experience in discrete manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Intellectual curiosity, especially around emerging enterprise technologies
• Experience in working with third-party service providers.
• Willingness to support the project above and beyond the assigned activities, with responsibility and accountability, to drive results and expected outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Business, Computer Science or a related discipline
• PMP or equivalent certifications
• Experience / certifications with MS Office applications, Azure DevOps, MS Projects preferred

• A satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may be considered

• Ability to travel as needed by the project, approx. 25%-50%, depending on project phase including one week per month to our Headquarters in Sycamore, IL. Our business locations include the US, Canada, UK, New Zealand, India, China, and other global sites, distributed among three divisions - IDEAL Electrical, Anderson Power and Enatel.

The expected annual salary for this position is between $108,120.00 and $145,696.00 and will be eligible for incentive pay. This range represents a good faith estimate for the position and actual compensation will be based on numerous factors including knowledge, location, skills, training and experience.

IDEAL employees enjoy a wide range of valuable benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Education Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• 401k with Company Match
• Cash Balance Pension Plan

IDEAL values rest, personal time and community involvement facilitating these through several paid time off programs including:

• Vacation
• Personal Days
• Volunteer Time
• Holidays
• Parental Leave

IDEAL Industries, Inc. is proud to be one of Newsweek’s Global Top 100 Most Loved Workplaces and an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We know when you honor relationships, success for all will follow.  To learn more about us, visit www.idealindustries.com

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