Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 5
EPITEC · Chillicothe, IL
Apply & track with Apply EdgeProject/Program Manager, Non-ITLocation: Mossville, ILPay: $63 - $65 an hrW2Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Contract Duration: 24 monthsWe are seeking an experienced Project/Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives supporting the global introduction of battery-electric products and charging services. This role will partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal, Tax, Compliance, Commercial, Digital, and Business Resources teams to develop scalable go-to-market processes for multiple international markets.This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, adaptable project leader to influence end-to-end business processes, challenge traditional approaches, and help bring innovative products and services to market.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.Lead cross-functional projects involving battery-electric products, chargers, supply chain processes, and global market requirements.Translate market and customer requirements into actionable tasks for technical and non-technical teams.Research and define the requirements needed to introduce products and charging services into specific countries.Coordinate with Legal, Tax, Compliance, Engineering, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Commercial, and Digital stakeholders.Support the development of recycling supplier strategies and processes for lithium-ion batteries.Evaluate import/export requirements, title transfers, commercial terms, regulatory considerations, and supply chain processes.Facilitate and document meetings, decisions, responsibilities, action items, risks, and project dependencies.Monitor project execution and regularly communicate progress, gaps, risks, roadblocks, and recommended solutions to leadership.Conduct cost evaluations and review contracts, estimates, resource requirements, and project feasibility.Create process maps, define roles and responsibilities, and establish implementation timelines.Identify continuous improvement opportunities and recommend future project phases.Adapt plans and priorities quickly in response to changing business, customer, and market requirements.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, engineering, or a related field with 10 or more years of relevant experience.Associate degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience may be considered.Master’s degree with eight or more years of relevant experience may be considered.Extensive experience in project and program management within engineering, manufacturing, product development, supply chain, or another non-IT environment.Demonstrated ability to manage projects according to schedule, budget, scope, and business objectives.Strong process-mapping skills and the ability to understand and improve complex process flows.Experience translating market and customer requirements into actionable cross-functional deliverables.Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, meeting-facilitation, and communication skills.Ability to collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders across functions, countries, and time zones.Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Windows, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and adapt quickly to changing requirements.Strong business acumen, intellectual curiosity, and willingness to reconsider or revise established processes.Must meet applicable export-control requirements.Preferred QualificationsPMI or PMP certification.Experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, and Copilot.Experience supporting electrification, battery products, charging services, regulatory compliance, or global go-to-market initiatives.Knowledge of commercial terms, cost evaluation, import/export processes, and international supply chains.Demonstrated leadership and mentoring abilities.#INDOEM