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Sr. IT Project Manager

Worthington Steel, Columbus, OH, United States

Duration: Full Time


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)