Project Manager
HR Recruiting Team Kettering, Ohio, United States
Non-profit Organizations · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Project Manager will lead and coordinate initiatives across IT, Supply Chain, and Facilities departments to ensure project goals and timelines are met. They are responsible for managing project plans, facilitating team meetings, and driving solutions to keep projects on track.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree and demonstrated experience in leading projects, events, or process improvements. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for managing multiple priorities in a cross-functional environment.
Full description
The Project Manager helps bring teams together and keep important initiatives moving forward across departments like IT, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Facilities (FAC), and other business areas. This role is a great fit for someone who has experience leading projects, organizing events, or improving processes even without a formal project management title and is excited to step into a more structured project leadership position.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and coordinate projects across IT, Supply Chain Management, Facilities, and other departments
- Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and task tracking
- Facilitate meetings, provide status updates, and ensure alignment across teams
- Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive solutions to keep projects on track
- Coordinate internal teams and external partners/vendors as needed
- Support implementation of new processes, systems, and operational improvements
- Maintain clear documentation, timelines, and communication throughout project lifecycles
- Contribute to improving project management practices and team efficiency
Must Haves
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating projects, initiatives, events, or process improvements (no formal PM title required)
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Effective communication skills across teams and levels of the organization
- Ability to take ownership and drive work to completion with minimal supervision
- Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders or departments
- Experience leading events, programs, or large-scale initiatives
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions
- Attention to detail and ability to track timelines, tasks, and deliverables
- Comfort leading meetings and following up on action items
- Proficiency with common workplace tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
- Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes
Nice to Haves
- Background in implementing new processes, systems, or workflow improvements
- Exposure to IT, Supply Chain, Facilities, or similar operational functions
- Familiarity with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Asana)
- Understanding of project management concepts (timelines, milestones, risk tracking)
- Experience in fast-paced, multi-department environments
- Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, or external partners
- Informal leadership experience (team lead, committee chair, initiative owner)
- Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
- Interest in pursuing project management certification (PMP or CAPM)
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree
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