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IT Project Manager - MLM Application Modernization

Auburn Hills, MI, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago

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Skills

Logistics
Software Modernization
Reliability Engineering
Scalability
Project Management
Risk Management
Budget
Resource Allocation
Requirements Elicitation
Project Governance
Status Reports
Change Control
Vendor Management
Integration Testing
Kanban
Storage
Assembly
Shipping
Quality Assurance
Change Management
Incident Management
Continuous Improvement
Optimization
Documentation
Training
Communication
Collaboration
Leadership
Accountability
Legacy Systems
Migration
Manufacturing Engineering
Information Technology
Computer Science
ICT
Program Management
PMP
Agile
Management
Mainframe
Cloud Computing
Manufacturing

Summary

The IT Project Manager for Manufacturing & Logistics (MLM) Application Modernization is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple technology modernization initiatives across the enterprise's manufacturing locations. This role oversees the full lifecycle transformation of 27 legacy MLM applications from a mainframe environment to modern, cloud-based, web-driven platforms.

The position partners closely with manufacturing leadership, business stakeholders, ICT teams, and external vendors to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with operational requirements. The IT Project Manager ensures that modernization efforts support manufacturing continuity, improve system reliability, and enable long-term scalability. Will need to work at plants at times.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Delivery:

Lead end-to-end project management for the modernization and migration of the MLM application suite, including scope definition, timeline planning, risk management, and delivery execution.
Oversee project plans, milestones, budgets, resource allocation, and vendor deliverables to ensure successful deployment of cloud-based solutions.
Coordinate requirements gathering, documentation, and validation with business users and ICT teams.
Develop and manage project governance frameworks, including steering committees, status reporting, and change control processes.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

Serve as the primary liaison between business partners, project teams, ICT leadership, and external vendors.
Translate business needs into actionable project plans and ensure alignment across all teams.
Manage vendor teams responsible for development, integration, testing, and implementation, ensuring adherence to quality and timelines.
Facilitate communication between manufacturing sites and central ICT groups to ensure seamless adoption of new systems.

Execution of Modernization Programs:

Oversee the phased migration of 27 legacy mainframe applications to cloud and web-based platforms, ensuring zero or minimal disruption to operations.
Coordinate integration planning across systems such as Kanban, Controlled Storage, Stock Status, Assembly Shipping, and Receiving.
Support application testing, validation, cutover planning, and go-live readiness activities.
Ensure all system changes follow enterprise change management, incident management, and release methodologies.

Operational Support & Continuous Improvement:

Partner with SMEs and technical teams to understand current processes and identify opportunities for optimization through modernization.
Ensure documentation, training, and support materials are created for manufacturing teams.
Continuously monitor project performance, identify risks, and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills / Behaviors:

Self-directed with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Confident decision-maker able to manage large, cross-functional initiatives.
Strong communication skills with an emphasis on transparency and collaboration.
Skilled at balancing competing priorities from business and ICT leadership.
Builds strong relationships across all organizational levels.
Demonstrates accountability and operational discipline.

Skills / Competencies:

Strong understanding of manufacturing ICT environments and MLM-related applications.
Experience leading large-scale modernization or legacy system replacement projects.
Familiarity with cloud migration concepts, web-based application delivery, APIs, and enterprise integrations.
Working knowledge of manufacturing plant systems such as machine monitoring, component tracking, and quality/performance systems.
Experience coordinating with Manufacturing Engineering on system rollouts and production launches.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage vendor delivery.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience managing IT projects or supporting manufacturing ICT environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in an IT-related field.
Formal Project or Program Management certification (PMP, Agile, etc.).
Experience overseeing modernization of mainframe or legacy applications to cloud platforms.
Experience with large-scale, multi-site manufacturing system implementations.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 80183256
Position Id: 27c3459d81df78d3925cd1b5aac1c79f
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