IT Project Manager (Contract) – Marlborough, MA

IPG Photonics is revolutionizing the laser industry as the pioneering developer and leading producer of fiber lasers and amplifiers. Headquartered in Marlborough, MA, IPG has over 4,800 employees in more than 30 locations around the world. We aspire to work together with our employees and customers to apply light in ways that improve life.

Our mission is to develop innovative laser solutions to make the world a better place. To accomplish this mission, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent and an engaged and thriving workforce that drives a sustainable future for our company and society.

Working at IPG Photonics you can expect challenging projects, a motivating and friendly environment, and competitive benefits.

IPG 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/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create high-level project plans, communication plans, and all standard project documentation to ensure the organization of the project team
• Conduct weekly project team meetings to ensure deadlines are being met and the project is kept on target.
• Leading cross-functional & cross-regional teams when required
• Escalate issues and risks to appropriate stakeholders and work to resolve
• Create a weekly status report of projects for Management Review
• Work with Resource Managers to ensure resources for the project team are secured and productive
• Being able to translate the business needs into technical needs
• Effective communication with production and manufacturing departments to ensure proactive support and administration, including support for new product launches
• Builds and maintains positive customer relationships; meets customer needs
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills to convey competence and end-to-end understanding
• Ability to document current functionality and process flows, and suggest areas for improvement

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of experience in IT
• 3-5 Years of Project Management experience or PPM certification
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with Production Control systems and ERP.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and business system analysis
• Experience with Infrastructure and Security project management
• Adept Excel, Word, and VISIO experience
• MS Project or other project management tool experience
• Possess good interpersonal skills and strong attention to details
• Ability to multitask and to perform with a sense of urgency for rapid issue
• Effective troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction

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