IT Project Manager

About IEM

Industrial Electric Mfg. (IEM) is the largest independent full-line manufacturer of custom power distribution systems in North America. Founded more than 75 years ago in Fremont, California, IEM grew alongside Silicon Valley and today operates over 1.7 million square feet of manufacturing capacity. With $1B+ in annual sales and 10,000+ commissioned projects across technology, data centers, commercial, energy, utilities, healthcare, industrial, and infrastructure markets, IEM continues to deliver exceptional product quality, dependable service, and the flexibility to meet complex technical requirements at scale.

Position Summary

As an IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for the success of all projects assigned to you from the IEM project portfolio. You will be a hands-on expert in project planning and execution, including scope definition and management, task and resource scheduling, cost and price budgeting, quality review and assurance, client relationship management and project team management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage IT development projects from planning to closure
• Understand the business stakeholders’ main goals, find the solution for each project, manage timelines, manage customer expectations and interpret their needs to work towards a successful outcome
• Report project status and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues as necessary, according to the project work plan
• Develop and maintain partnerships with third party resources, including vendors
• Support collaboration with other cross functional team members, both internal and external, to successfully execute business outcomes and achieve milestones
• Manage and deliver the project in accordance with determined project management approach (Agile, Waterfall, SDLC, Hybrid etc..)
• Ensure all project documentation is stored on the project site
• Follow compliance and security regulation policies and procedures

Supervision of Personnel

• This role will not be responsible for supervision/management of other people.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline or equivalent hands-on experience
• 6+ years IT Project Management experience (specifically) and not just general project management.
• Ability to effectively manage and persuade difficult stakeholders both in reaching project milestones and in strategic direction of the project.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle models, as well as strong knowledge of both Agile and Waterfall project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
• Familiar with project management/Agile/SCRUM tools and software
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence others to perform
• Self-motivated team player with a positive working attitude working in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and problem solving
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work with diverse personalities
• Ability to manage enterprise wide, cross functional projects, and implement change across an organization

Preferred

• Experience working in electrical power industry a plus.
• Knowledge of Low Voltage/Medium Voltage switchgear a plus.

Location

• The position is fully remote but may require up to 10% travel to IEM facilities, supplier sites, compliance audits or conferences.

Why Join IEM

At IEM, you’ll join a team that powers some of the world’s most ambitious projects. We’re engineers, makers, and problem-solvers who thrive on tackling complex challenges and delivering solutions that keep industries moving forward. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Your creativity and passion can help us achieve great things—come be part of the journey.

Learn more about IEM at https://www.iemfg.com

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support our employees' well-being, growth, and long-term success. View a snapshot of our benefits at https://www.iemfg.com/careers

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