What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. IT Project Manager position at Worthington Steel?
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, high-impact technology and business transformation initiatives across the enterprise. This role operates with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for delivering measurable business outcomes while partnering closely with IT and operational leadership.
You will play a key role in executing strategic programs (e.g., ERP implementations, plant system integrations, infrastructure upgrades) while helping mature delivery practices within a growing PMO.
These initiatives are critical to improving manufacturing efficiency, system capability, and overall business performance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with enterprise and operational impact
- Own end-to-end delivery: scope, schedule, budget, resources, and outcomes
- Partner with business leaders (operations, finance, supply chain) to define success and ensure value realization
- Coordinate across multiple teams, projects, and vendors, including system integrators
- Manage risks, issues, and dependencies, with focus on minimizing production disruption and deployment risk
- Provide clear, data-driven reporting and insights to leadership
- Mentor and coach project managers to strengthen delivery capability
- Contribute to and apply PMO standards, balancing governance with pragmatic execution
What Success Looks Like
- Delivery of complex initiatives aligned to business goals and measurable outcomes
- Minimal disruption to operations during implementation and deployment
- Strong stakeholder alignment and executive confidence
- High adoption and sustained value from delivered solutions
- Contributions to improved delivery consistency and PMO maturity
What You Bring
- 7–10 years of IT project management experience
- Proven success leading large, complex initiatives (e.g., ERP, manufacturing systems, infrastructure, or digital transformation)
- Experience working with senior business and IT stakeholders
- Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to influence without authority
- Experience managing vendors and third-party partners
- Ability to balance delivery speed with governance and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- PMP or equivalent certification
- Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, PSM, etc.)
- Experience in manufacturing, plant systems (MES), or regulated environments (SOX, audit)