Location:

Decatur,Illinois Expected Start Date:

Nov 9, 2026

Title:

Non-IT Project/Program Manager 101178

Location:

onsite Decatur, IL 100% M-F (if not local must be open to relocating on own dime and must be onsite 2 weeks from offer day 1 of contract)

Type:

Contract Pay:

$40.77/hr on w2-w2 only, no flex on rate

Hours:

8-5 M-F (40 hour work week)

Length:

12 months-large possibility to extend

Screenings:

full panel drug and background once hired IV process: 1 or 2 rounds +optional benefits, long term contract with ability to extend or convert to full time

Must Haves:

Min Years of experience: 2-4 years experience required Min Degree requirement: Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. Verbal and written Communication skills Basic knowledge of the project life cycle Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROJECT LIFE CYCLE

Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. Microsoft Project Experience (willing to train) Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients Soft Skills Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. - ALWAYS

WORKING WITH CLIENTS AND LEADING MEETINGS AT MANY DIFFERENT LEVELS - CONTROL/PLANNING MEETINGS AND REPORT OUT MEETINGS TO STAKEHOLDERS

Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags/Overqualifications :

Candidate not being able to be fully onsite

Summary:

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities. Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients. Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence. Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Skills:

Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills. Basic ability to work independently and manage one's time. Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods. Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field. PMI or PMP certification preferred. 2-4 years experience required. Position's Contributions to

Work Group :

Part of 20+ member team. Managing project plans for different divisions in Decatur IL, for client. Team based in

TUCSON, DECATUR, AURORA, PEORIA, AUSTRALIA

Working on a lot of key client projects - NPI, Electrification, SUPPLY

CHAIN AND OPERATIONS, CPI

etc.

Typical task breakdown:

Managing project plans in MSP, facilitating control meetings, facilitating project planning meetings, ensure quality of project plans, tracking risks, actions items and issues associated with projects. Interaction with team : Project control meetings, PMO staff meetings, planning meetings Emails, MS Teams, In person meetings Team Structure 20+ Team - Rolls up to 200+ global team member organization (Global Program Management) Work environment : Collaborative and inclusive environment 5 Days in Office #dcejobs