Non-IT Project/Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Non-IT Project/Program Manager 101260 and 101261

Location: onsite Mossville, IL 100% M-F (if not local must be open to relocating on own dime and must be onsite 2 weeks from offer day 1 of contract)

Type: Contract

Pay: $40.13/hr on w2-w2 only, no flex on rate

Hours: 8-4 M-F (40 hour work week)

Length: 18 months-large possibility to extend

Screenings: full panel drug and background once hired

IV process: 1 or 2 rounds

+optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

Must Haves:

• Min Years of experience: 5-7
• Min Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree
• MS Office suite of tools
• Ability to use Power BI to generate reports

(Desired)

• Engineering or technical experience preferred
• Ability to understand and communicate technical concepts

Soft Skills

(Required)

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment collaboratively and independently
• Ability to work effectively within defined processes
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Able to communicate detailed information in a concise manner including executive summaries

(Desired)

• Ability to communicate upwards to key leaders and managers
• Desire for personal and professional growth

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications :

• Poor communication, interpersonal and/or collaboration skills

Summary: The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project. Job Responsibilities include: Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities; Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients; Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence; Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects; Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures; Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates. Skills required: Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills; Ability to work independently and manage one’s time; Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods; Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods; Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. Education/Experience: • Bachelor's degree in a related field; PMP certification preferred; 5-7 years experience required.

Position’s Contributions to Work Group :

• Support the New Capital Investment (NCI) team at LEC
• Creation and maintenance of all NCI projects
• Analysis and presentation of project data for management
• Data mining / extraction (Excel, PowerBI)

Reason/motivation for request :

• Support needed to manage data and information associated with ~ 80 active NCI projects
• Position will assist management with business need and decisions pertaining to NCI work
• Position will provide all Project Management needs during tenure

Typical task breakdown:

• Support the NCI team at LEC
• NCI project creation and status tracking
• Update of NCI projects with input from LEC team
• Facilitation of planning meetings
• Data mining / extraction (Excel, PowerBI)

Interaction with team :

• Daily interaction with manufacturing,  operations, engineers, and Project Management Office staff in support of outlined responsibilities

Team Structure

• Core Components is part of Caterpillar Large Power Systems Division
• Will report to the LPSD PMO Manager
• Will work daily with the NCI team

Work environment :

• Office environment
• Full time in office with flexibility to support work-life balance and global schedule

At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.

Across the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.

Because at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.

Company Description

At Swoon, we believe the future is built by great teams working on the technologies that keep the world running. That’s why we focus on more than just filling roles. We help companies build the right teams at the right time – teams that move big ideas forward.\r\n\r\nAcross the US and Canada, leading organizations trust us to leverage our expertise to help them build, secure, and scale the technologies that are shaping tomorrow. The result isn’t just successful hires. It’s a hiring journey that’s as rewarding as the outcome: teams that thrive, cultures that grow stronger, and results that exceed expectations.\r\n\r\nBecause at the end of the day, we exist to help companies and people achieve their boldest ambitions.