Project Manager IIII
Location: Peoria, IL (On-site)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, First Shift
Duration: 12-month contract (potential to convert or extend)
Pay Rate: $67 – 72/hourly with optional benefits packages including 401k, PTO, and medical insurance
Position Summary
This role supports the early stages of a warranty transformation initiative, with a strong focus on defining responsibilities and collaborating with program managers. It also contributes to parts pricing transformation, particularly in a workstream involving mainframe-related tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with program managers on warranty and parts pricing transformation initiatives.
- Lead and support smaller operational projects using Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
- Manage and track project work using Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project (familiarity preferred).
- Coordinate tasks related to the mainframe within the parts pricing transformation (technical knowledge is a bonus, not required).
- Partner with leadership for change management initiatives.
Change Management
- Drive technology-centric change management within the warranty space.
- Communicate downstream data impacts and ensure smooth adoption by end users.
- Organize and present changes clearly to stakeholders.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of project management experience.
- Experience with Azure DevOps and Microsoft Project.
- Proven ability to manage programs/projects using both Agile and Waterfall.
- Strong background in change management, analytical thinking, and organizational leadership.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams across IT and business units.
- Skilled in developing project charters, plans, budgets, status reports, and facilitating stakeholder updates.
- Knowledge of mainframe and distributed-based applications is desirable.
- Familiarity with dealer system integrations is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication.
- Effective project planning and conflict resolution skills.