IT Project Manager – Enterprise Systems

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Summary: Seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for enterprise systems to lead complex, cross-functional projects and drive continuous improvement within the IT PMO. Highlights: 1. Lead IT enterprise applications projects to achieve business goals 2. Drive continuous improvement within the IT PMO 3. Pivotal role with global impact in optical fiber solutions **Área de Atuação:** IT PMO PMI Project Management**Cidade:** Curitiba; Híbrido**UF:** PR**País:** Brasil**About the company** Lightera leads in **optical fiber and connectivity solutions**, uniting **Furukawa Electric, OFS and Furukawa Electric LatAm.** For decades, we’ve advanced optical communications, enabling a more connected and sustainable world. Our legacy includes **pioneering fiber optic innovations, from early fiber cables** to cutting\-edge network solutions. As part of Furukawa Electric, with 140 years of excellence, we deliver world\-class solutions with local expertise. **Job purpose** **The IT Project Manager – Enterprise Systems** is a pivotal role within our organization, requiring a seasoned professional with at least 10 years of IT project management experience in a large, global company. The successful candidate will be an expert practitioner of Project Management industry best practices and have a proven track record of leading complex, cross\-functional projects to successful completion. **What will you do?** * Work closely with the Director of Global Manufacturing Execution Systems, and in coordination with Engineering and Manufacturing leaders, manage the MES standardization and modernization project at Lightera, ensuring it aligns with business goals. * **Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closing of IT enterprise** **applications projects**, ensuring alignment with company goals and project objectives * Manage projects within IT domains such as Manufacturing Execution Systems, ERP, CRM, Infrastructure, and Security. * Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases * Oversee a global, cross\-functional project team, providing strong leadership and direction to ensure project milestones and deliverables are met * Establish and maintain strong partnerships with project owners and stakeholders, effectively leading projects from the front and ensuring transparent communication * Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization * **Conduct regular project reviews and report** on progress, risks, and opportunities to executive management and other key stakeholders * Assure that deviations from the project schedule are addressed and communicated * Monitor project risk factors, escalate project issues, and provide quality assurance for all project deliverables * **Apply PMI institute’s ten key knowledge areas** of project management: Integration, Scope, Schedule, Cost, Quality, Resource, Communication, Risk, Procurement, and Stakeholder Management * Drive continuous improvement within the **IT PMO** by championing best practices and process enhancements * Utilize strong presentation skills to convey complex project information to executive audiences with clarity and confidence * Foster a collaborative team environment, building strong relationships, and employing active listening, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills **What do you need to know?** * Proven track record of delivering **multiple complex IT projects on time**, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction * Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously * Strong leadership skills with experience in leading global, cross\-functional teams * Knowledge in **IT PMO** process development and implementation * Strong knowledge of software development lifecycles (SDLC), Agile, and Scrum methodologies. * Ability to inspire, motivate, and guide team members and stakeholders * Highly process\-oriented with a keen focus on quality and efficiency * Excellent written and oral communication skills across a diverse range of culture * **Excellent written and oral English** **Critical Experience \& Qualifications** * **10 years of experience** as a **Senior Project Manage**r leading enterprise applications projects in a manufacturing environment * 5\+ years of experience with **Change Manageme**nt and business transformation initiatives * Bachelor’s degree in computer\-related, information technology, engineering, or operations disciplines * **Project Management certification is required (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile)** * Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Planview, MS Project). * Exceptional communication, problem\-solving, and stakeholder management skills. * Highly team\-oriented. Can operate effectively in a global multi\-national compan **What do we offer?** * Open culture and challenging opportunity to satisfy intellectual needs * Flexible working hours * Smart working: **hybrid** remote/office working environment * Work\-life balance * Excellent, dynamic and multicultural environment