Project Manager
Kettering, Ohio
FULL_TIME |

The Project Manager helps bring teams together and keep important initiatives moving forward across departments like IT, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Facilities (FAC), and other business areas. This role is a great fit for someone who has experience leading projects, organizing events, or improving processes even without a formal project management title and is excited to step into a more structured project leadership position.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and coordinate projects across IT, Supply Chain Management, Facilities, and other departments
  • Partner with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, timelines, and deliverables
  • Develop and manage project plans, schedules, and task tracking
  • Facilitate meetings, provide status updates, and ensure alignment across teams
  • Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and drive solutions to keep projects on track
  • Coordinate internal teams and external partners/vendors as needed
  • Support implementation of new processes, systems, and operational improvements
  • Maintain clear documentation, timelines, and communication throughout project lifecycles
  • Contribute to improving project management practices and team efficiency

 

Must Haves

  • Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating projects, initiatives, events, or process improvements (no formal PM title required)
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Effective communication skills across teams and levels of the organization
  • Ability to take ownership and drive work to completion with minimal supervision
  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders or departments
  • Experience leading events, programs, or large-scale initiatives
  • Problem-solving mindset with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions
  • Attention to detail and ability to track timelines, tasks, and deliverables
  • Comfort leading meetings and following up on action items
  • Proficiency with common workplace tools (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, etc.)
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new systems and processes

 

Nice to Haves

  • Background in implementing new processes, systems, or workflow improvements
  • Exposure to IT, Supply Chain, Facilities, or similar operational functions
  • Familiarity with project management or collaboration tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Jira, Asana)
  • Understanding of project management concepts (timelines, milestones, risk tracking)
  • Experience in fast-paced, multi-department environments
  • Experience coordinating vendors, contractors, or external partners
  • Informal leadership experience (team lead, committee chair, initiative owner)
  • Exposure to Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
  • Interest in pursuing project management certification (PMP or CAPM)

 

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree