Job Details

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Kinston, NC

Duration: 07+ months

Pay Range: $(45.00 - 50.00)/hr on W2 all-inclusive without benefits

Industrial Solutions & Machine Monitoring

Project Context

IT/OT project within an aeronautics industrial environment, focused on:

• Analysis of the existing industrial landscape (processes, systems, machines)

• Digitalization and monitoring of industrial equipment

• Implementation or upgrade of industrial IT solutions (MES, monitoring, maintenance)

• Strong interface between IT, production, automation, and business teams

Key Responsibilities

Analysis & Scoping

• Analyze the current industrial environment, including:

o Machine park and production lines

o Existing systems (MES, SCADA, CMMS, ERP, sensors)

o Machine data flows and availability

• Identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities

• Contribute to defining the target IT/OT architecture

Project Management

• Manage the project end-to-end (scope, schedule, budget, risks)

• Coordinate:

o IT teams

o Industrial / production teams

o Solution vendors and system integrators

• Monitor deliverables and ensure quality and timelines

Industrial Solutions & Machine Monitoring

• Lead the implementation of solutions related to:

o Machine performance monitoring (OEE, KPIs)

o Industrial data collection

o Supervision and maintenance support

• Ensure data reliability, consistency, and traceability

• Ensure compliance with industrial and aeronautical standards

Governance & Communication

• Run project committees and stakeholder meetings

• Provide clear and structured client reporting

• Manage dependencies, risks, and decision-making

• Act as a bridge between IT and shop-floor teams

Required Profile

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management in an industrial context

• Proven background in:

o MES / Industry 4.0 projects

o Industrial digitalization initiatives

o Machine monitoring or supervision projects

• Experience in aeronautics or heavy industry is a strong advantage

Technical Understanding (non-developer role)

• Strong understanding of IT/OT environments

• Exposure to MES, SCADA, CMMS, industrial ERP

• Knowledge of machine data acquisition concepts (sensors, OPC-UA – at least at a conceptual level)

• Project tools: Jira, MS Project, Confluence, etc.

Key Soft Skills

• Strong communication skills, especially with operational teams

• Ability to interface between IT and industrial stakeholders

• Analytical mindset and structured approach

• Autonomous, proactive, and client-oriented attitude