IT Project Manager

Role: IT Project Manager
Rate: ***/hour all inclusive
Location: Onsite in Kinston, NC USA
1 Position
JD

Industrial Solutions & Machine Monitoring
Project Context
IT/OT project within an aeronautics industrial environment, focused on:
• Analysis of the existing industrial landscape (processes, systems, machines)
• Digitalization and monitoring of industrial equipment
• Implementation or upgrade of industrial IT solutions (MES, monitoring, maintenance)
• Strong interface between IT, production, automation, and business teams
Key Responsibilities
Analysis & Scoping
• Analyze the current industrial environment, including:
o Machine park and production lines
o Existing systems (MES, SCADA, CMMS, ERP, sensors)
o Machine data flows and availability
• Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to defining the target IT/OT architecture
Project Management
• Manage the project end-to-end (scope, schedule, budget, risks)
• Coordinate:
o IT teams
o Industrial / production teams
o Solution vendors and system integrators
• Monitor deliverables and ensure quality and timelines
Industrial Solutions & Machine Monitoring
• Lead the implementation of solutions related to:
o Machine performance monitoring (OEE, KPIs)
o Industrial data collection
o Supervision and maintenance support
• Ensure data reliability, consistency, and traceability
• Ensure compliance with industrial and aeronautical standards
Governance & Communication
• Run project committees and stakeholder meetings
• Provide clear and structured client reporting
• Manage dependencies, risks, and decision-making
• Act as a bridge between IT and shop-floor teams
Required Profile
Experience
• 5+ years of experience in IT project management in an industrial context
• Proven background in:
o MES / Industry 4.0 projects
o Industrial digitalization initiatives
o Machine monitoring or supervision projects
• Experience in aeronautics or heavy industry is a strong advantage
Technical Understanding (non-developer role)
• Strong understanding of IT/OT environments
• Exposure to MES, SCADA, CMMS, industrial ERP
• Knowledge of machine data acquisition concepts (sensors, OPC-UA - at least at a conceptual level)
• Project tools: Jira, MS Project, Confluence, etc.
Key Soft Skills
• Strong communication skills, especially with operational teams
• Ability to interface between IT and industrial stakeholders
• Analytical mindset and structured approach
• Autonomous, proactive, and client-oriented attitude