IT Project Manager

Project ManagerIPG Photonics Corporation, the leader in high-power fiber lasers and amplifiers used in materials processing and other diverse applications is looking for a Project Manager who will facilitate the delivery of a multitude of IT-related projects by working with a staff of highly talented professionals from ERP Applications Support, Infrastructure/Networking, and Security teams. In this role, you will strive to keep the team productive and organized by building and managing a realistic schedule; and facilitating and fostering communication within and across teams.Duties/ResponsibilitiesCreate detailed project plans, communication plans, and all standard project documentation to ensure the project team's organization.Conduct weekly project meetings to ensure deadlines are met and the projects are on target.Leading cross-functional & cross-regional teams when requiredEscalate issues and risks to appropriate stakeholders and work to resolveCreate weekly status reports of projects for Management ReviewWork with Resource Managers to ensure resources for the project team are securedBeing able to translate the business needs into technical needsEffective communication with production and manufacturing departments to ensure proactive support and administration, including support for new productBuilds and maintains positive customer relationships; meets customer needsExceptional customer service and communication skills to convey competence to end-to-end understandingAbility to document current functionality and process flows, and suggest areas for improvementRequirements:3+ years of experience in IT3 Years of Project Management experience or PPM certificationMinimum 3 years of hands-on experience implementing CRM, ERP, and manufacturing systemsExperience working in a manufacturing environment and business system analysisExperience with Infrastructure and Security project managementAdept Excel, Word, and VISIO experienceMS Project or other project management tool experiencePossess good interpersonal skills and strong attention to detailsAbility to multitask and to perform with a sense of urgency for rapid issueEffective troubleshooting and problem-solvingAbility to work independently with minimal directionPreferred Qualifications:3 years of M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) experience