Project Manager I

Duration: 12 Months Contract Work Model: HYBRID Role -- 1-2 days on-site. 3-4 days remote -- Weekly Description Manages/directs the activities and people associated with small to large scale projects with a focus on any or several non-IT business applications and disciplines Manage/direct all facets of single or multiple, multidimensional, mission-critical projects through the Full Project Life Cycle Collaborate/work with project sponsors, business units and users to identify project scope and focus, develop or monitor project initiatives, implement project requirements/plans/processes/tools, assign/guide/monitor project staff, and assure project success Deliver quality project solutions to business problems or issues within defined budgets and/or timelines Provide expert project guidance/support proactively through project completion Provide tracking, reporting, and presentation to management and users Develop automation and improvement opportunities to the process and implement these opportunities; report and show improvement in metrics 1-6 years experience Day to Day Responsibilities Follow the Quality guideline (QCM01-01-001-G001) and serve as the Change Owner and drive both the set-up and completion of the Change Plans for Key Product Life Cycle activity (i.e. product discontinuations) Work with the Operations Brand Managers and the full Cross Functional Team (CFT) to identify all critical information needed for the Change Plan (CP) Set up Project Planning meetings and invite key areas listed in the guideline Discuss key topics listed in the Quality guideline (scope, timing, impact to sites/affiliates) Request action items from the core Cross Functional Team (CFT) and follow up as needed Review Potential task list with the team to determine required tasks for the CP Request identification of Task Owner, Task Approver, and Task due date for each task Populate the Change Plan per QCM01-01-001 (with guidance from QCM01-01-001-G001); create all identified tasks Perform all required activities in the guideline (example: submit help desk ticket to obtain MARC table from SAP Grid) Submit the CP to the Change Coordinator in SolTRAQs and support review, Reg assessment, CRB discussion, routing, and approvals Attend CRB meetings where applicable and follow up on questions Follow up with approvers and task owners to ensure timely closure Manage status (A0, A3, A4, A5) of SAP codes in scope and coordinate with Master Data Management Track and escalate to ensure change plans are completed in target timing Improvement Opportunities Maintain listing of improvement opportunities (e.g. automation, templates, elimination of steps) Prioritize initiatives Develop plan to execute highest priority initiatives Execute initiatives to deliver process efficiency Description Details Years of experience/education and/or certifications required: BS degree or 4-8 years equivalent experience Combination of remote and in-person Lake County IL. 1-2 days on-site. 3-4 days remote Follow the guideline (QCM01-01-001-G001) as the Change Owner and drive set-up and completion of the Change Plan for Product Life Cycle activity (i.e. product discontinuations) Work with the Brand Manager to identify all critical information needed for the CP Set up Project Planning meetings and invite key areas listed in the guideline Brand manager to provide relevant contact details where needed Discuss guideline topics (scope, timing, impact to sites/affiliates) Request action items from core CFT and follow up as needed Review Potential task list (Appendix A/B/C/D as appropriate) to determine required tasks Request identification of Task Owner, Task Approver, and Task due date Populate the CP per QCM01-01-001 and create all identified tasks Perform required guideline activities (example: help desk ticket for MARC table from SAP Grid) Submit the CP to the Change Coordinator in SolTRAQs and support review and approvals Attend CRB meetings where applicable and follow up Follow up with approvers and task owners for timely closure Manage SAP code status (A0, A3, A4, A5) and coordinate with Master Data Management About US Tech Solutions US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit . US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Created: 2026-03-10