IT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead application-related initiatives within a private-equity backed manufacturing environment leveraging SAP ERP. This role will be responsible for delivering projects using the IPEEC process and Waterfall methodology, with a strong focus on structured documentation, planning, and stakeholder engagement.

About Nota Consulting, LLC

Nota Consulting is a boutique firm dedicated to delivering exceptional services in program management, organizational change management, and business analysis. We specialize in navigating the complexities of Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) programs, cost and revenue synergies, reorganizations, integrations, divestitures, corporate strategy, and digital transformations.Nota Consulting was founded on the principle that there is a more effective way to serve our clients and collaborate with companies.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead the full project lifecycle for IT application initiatives using the IPEEC process (Initiate, Plan, Execute, Evaluate, Close) within a Waterfall project structure.


• Provide project management, organizational change management (OCM), and strategic consulting support to senior executives and business leaders.


• Partner with cross-functional teams—including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, HR, Legal, Finance, and IT—to ensure alignment of application solutions with business goals and processes.


• Own and maintain comprehensive Smartsheet project planning documents, including:


• Project schedules and Gantt charts


• Cost estimations and budgeting


• Resource estimations and allocations


• Status dashboards and risk/issue logs


• Facilitate weekly team meetings to update project timelines, resolve blockers, manage risks, and drive forward momentum.


• Prepare and present executive-level briefings, dashboards, and PowerPoint presentations, utilizing the client’s preferred reporting tools.


• Support governance activities including steering committee logistics, meeting minutes, and decision tracking.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in IT Project Management, focused on enterprise application projects in a Waterfall environment.


• Experience with Smartsheet for managing project documentation and planning is preferred.


• Strong consulting background; commercial consulting experience is highly preferred.


• Experience managing projects involving SAP ERP and other enterprise applications in a manufacturing setting is strongly desired.


• Proven ability to develop and maintain business requirements, resource and cost estimations, and project tracking tools.


• Familiarity with structured methodologies such as IPEEC or similar frameworks.


• PMP or equivalent Project Management certification is preferred.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.