IT Project Manager

At Tenneco, we don't follow industry standards; we set them, and we don't settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it's our Core Values - radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win - or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we're determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry.

With a product portfolio as expansive as it is innovative, an obsessive commitment to quality and excellence, and a global presence, we're all about getting stuff done, so we can win.

How do we make it happen?Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It's what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success.

Here, you'll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you're ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you'll thrive here.

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This position is responsible for the centralized management of one or more projects. The role involves aligning IT initiatives with business strategies, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects within scope, budget, and timeline constraints. This role requires a strategic mindset, a keen understanding of project management principles, and a collaborative approach to work closely with various stakeholders across the organization. The IT Project Manager serves as a key liaison between the IT department and other business units, facilitating communication and ensuring that IT investments deliver maximum value. The position may be based inNorthville, Michigan and reports directly to the Governance and PMO Director of the company.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and scheduling project activities, milestones and deliverables
• Track project progress, timelines, and key performance indicators
• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, maintain agendas, and document action items
• Support risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue tracking
• Maintain project documentation, including plans, status reports, RAID logs, and meeting minutes
• Prepare clear and concise project updates for stakeholder and leadership
• Ensure all project delivery methodology and artifacts meet PMO standards and best practices
• Serve as central communication point between team members, vendors, and stakeholders
• Follow up on assigned tasks to ensure timely completion
• Support change management efforts by communicating project impacts and next steps

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field is required.

Experience

• 3-5 years project management experience
• Solid understanding of project management methodologies and frameworks.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering IT projects.

Skills

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in strategic planning and business analysis.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience in risk management and mitigation.
• Knowledge of financial management and budget planning.

Travel

• Ability to travel as needed up to 20%

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision abilities required include close vision.
• Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and vehicles.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities