Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 3*

Project/Program Manager (Non-IT)
Location: East Peoria, IL
Pay: $30–$32/hour
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours/week | Onsite
Contract: 12 months
We are hiring an experienced Project/Program Manager to support non-IT projects within a fast-paced engineering and manufacturing environment. This position will coordinate cross-functional projects, manage timelines and resources, evaluate project requirements, and communicate progress to key stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute projects from initiation through completion.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate technical and cross-functional activities across engineering, production, procurement, and business teams.
• Present project proposals, reports, findings, and status updates to stakeholders.
• Analyze resource requirements, project needs, costs, and feasibility.
• Partner with management, production, and other teams to define project specifications and procedures.
• Review contracts, project costs, and estimates.
• Identify project risks, resolve issues, and help keep projects on schedule.
• Support resource allocation and overall project execution.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• 5–7 years of project/program management experience.
• Strong project planning, organization, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of manufacturing, production processes, quality, cost, and resource planning.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and Visio.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• PMP or PMI certification preferred.