IT Senior Project Manager - Navistar, Inc.

Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC) is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our IT team at our World Headquarters in Lisle, IL. This person will lead cross-functional teams focused on delivery of NFC IT projects by planning and coordinating all aspects of information system-specific projects from initiation to delivery. Work involves understanding the high level objectives and detailed scope of the project and how they fit into overall NFC business goals.  The Project Manager will then partner with our NFC Business and IT teams to plan and deliver the requisite new features and capabilities to achieve the business objectives. Projects may vary in number, size and complexity.  Reports to NFC IT Program Manager.

• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and resource plans
• Delivery of assigned projects on-time and within budget
• Manage project team’s work (IT and vendor personnel)- ensuring they are completing their assigned tasks within the established timeframes
• Adhere to IT Project Governance processes as set forth by the Navistar IT PMO
• Create and maintain required project management documentation
• Ensure projects remain in alignment with business objectives
• Create, edit, and maintain electronic and written communications
• Coordinate project activities and participate in project meetings with matrix partners and staff
• Maintain and track meeting minutes
• Identify opportunities to improve NFC results, communications, and operating efficiencies
• Take a broad perspective to identify solutions- both individually and collectively with the project team
• Exercise sound judgment in selecting best methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Train, guide, and mentor other professionals or colleagues with less experience
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with both NFC Business and other IT professionals
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree
• At least 8 years of information technology project management experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

OR

• Master’s degree
• At least 6 years of information technology project management experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

OR

• At least 10 years of information technology project management experience
• At least 1 year of lead experience

• Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as within a team environment
• Works effectively in a high-pressure environment with changing priorities
• Ability to execute highly complex or specialized projects; adapts precedent and may make significant departures from traditional approaches to develop solutions
• Demonstrated good decision-making capability- must be able to manage both delicate and difficult situations as they arise.
• A “go-getter” mentality- the ideal candidate will be proactive about managing their projects, learning the various NFC IT systems and how they support business processes, and not be afraid to ask for help from their supervisor or others
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities- be able to rally a team and its various personalities to accomplish project objectives
• An innovation mindset- if you see a better way to do something, suggest it
• Ability to assess and prioritize multiple tasks, projects, and demands
• Strong interpersonal and follow-through skills- be able to people both inside and outside the project team to achieve project or organizational objectives
• Consistent focus on accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills (including executive leadership)
• Ability to take the initiative and make decisions
• Positive attitude
• Respect for confidential information; good judgment
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment  
• Dedicated and hard-working
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent credentials
• Experience working for Captive Finance companies, Financial Services companies, or Banks

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Teams, and SharePoint

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Project

• Experience with Azure DevOps, JIRA, or other Agile tool

Navistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.

Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.

With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.

Visit us at www.Navistar.com to discover more about our organization

Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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