IT Project Manager

Sonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 11 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.

Since the beginning in 1948 we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable safe and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating a wide array of projects to support Sonaca North America IT Infrastructure and application development teams. The Project Manager will plan execute and finalize projects per deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of Sonaca North America team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also be responsible for assisting with the IT finance function.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Defines project scope goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Defines project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Assembles project plans and teamwork assignments directs and monitors work efforts identifies resource needs performs quality review and escalates function quality timeline issues appropriately.
• Tracks project milestones and adjusts project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of the business.
• Coordinates communication with all stakeholders that impacts the scope budget risk and resources of the work effort being managed.
• Can lead between 3 and 5 projects simultaneously.
• Does not need to be a subject matter expert for the project leading but must be able to understand project issues risks design and implementation items and be able to communicate that to management.
• Develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Manages the integration of vendor tasks and tracks and reviews vendor deliverables.
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Develops and delivers progress reports proposals requirements documentation and presentations.
• Proactively manages changes in project scope identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans.
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology or Computer Science is preferred or equivalent in education training and experience; Masters Degree is a plus.
• 3-5 years of experience in similar role requiring advanced IT project management skills in IT infrastructure and application development projects.
• Excellent understanding of IT project management processes and the ability to schedule resources manage scope risks issues constraints budget as well as manage change.
• Strong interpersonal communication and facilitation skills.
• Self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently as well as in a team setting.
• High proficiency in MS Project and MS Office.
• 1-2 years of experience as Scrum Master or Project Manager using the Agile process.
• 1-2 years of experience in Portfolio Management Demand Management and Capacity Planning using PPM tools.
• Experience communicating with C-level and senior leadership in conversation and presentations.
• Demonstrates ability to work with diverse cross-functional teams and flexibility to adjust schedule.
• Experience as a business or technical analyst in software development and/or infrastructure environment.
  

Why Choose Sonaca North America

We take care of our people.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical dental vision life and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan for access to counseling consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program

• Tuition assistance
• Subject to eligibility terms and conditions

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks and duties. The responsibilities tasks and duties may differ from those outlined in the job description and other duties as assigned may be required. This document does not create an employment contract. Employees of the Company are employed on an at will basis and may be terminated at any time.

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the companys online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North Americas Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials.

Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer.

Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer

NOTICE ON FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS

It has been brought to our attention that there have been instances of fraudulent job offers purporting to be from Sonaca North America and/or its affiliates (LMI Aerospace).

This type of fraud is normally carried out through online services such as false websites or through fake e-mails or call from people claiming to be from the company. These persons offer fraudulent employment opportunities to applicants and often ask for sensitive personal and financial information. The fraudsters may also request recipients to provide personal information and/or to make payments as part of their fake recruiting process.

Sonaca North America does not ask for any financial commitments from candidates as a pre-employment requirement and will always require candidates to formally apply for positions via the Careers Page or job postings.

Sonaca North America has no responsibility for fraudulent offers and if you believe you have been a victim of a fraudulent job offer concerning Sonaca North America please email .