IT Technical Project Lead I

PURPOSE: 

Leads the holistic implementation of requirements from various business initiatives in an international environment. Designs and develops IT architecture, technical standardization, the follow-through of non-functional requirements, the IT concept and the technical specification, the allocation and control of development, software quality assurance, and the acceptance and integration of solutions into the OEM application landscape.
Coordination between the Central and local project team for the Operational support replacement tendering project. Schedule meetings to ensure project timeline is met. Prepare RFQ documentation with the assistance of project members. Evaluate responses and create proposals for decision.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures the sustainability of IT in domestic and international locations.
• Ensures that IT systems are available for the business processes at OEM and develops them continuously.
• Achieves overall optimal solutions by working closely together with teams of specialists for business processes, IT technologies, IT processes and project managers.
• Manages multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously as needed.
• Navigates an international environment, networks with a broad range of departments and partners.
• Steers external partners to ensure that the appropriate resources required for project and maintenance build support are secured and delivered.
• Offers solution-oriented advice for projects in the planning and control of the solution build space. Includes securing operational, cost-and risk-optimized IT architecture, as well as the definition of IT technical requirements within the project.
• Plans and is responsible for the maintenance of solutions and further development when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned by OEM MC Operations Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS degree in computer science, business, or the equivalent of four years of experience in an Enterprise IT environment.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• The top 3 skills needed for this position is excellent project management skills, excellent communication skills (English…written and verbal), working knowledge of IT processes, terminology.
• A must have would be 3+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• 3+ years of experience in enterprise software design and deployment with a proven track record of delivering products and solutions to the marketplace.
• 3+ years of project management experience.
• 3+ years programming and IT Systems architecture experience (preferred)
• 1+ year customer/supplier management experience.
• A nice to have would be 3+ years working in an international environment, 2+ years of contract/procurement experience.
• 3+ years of experience driving products from concept and ideation through successful launch.
• 3+ years of project leadership or system responsibility experience in an IT environment.
• 3+ years of experience working in an international environment (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment (preferred).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• • Location: Greenville, SC, 20% WFH
  • Schedule: 8:00 – 5:00pm.
  • Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.