IT Manufacturing Project Leader

Arconic is currently in search of an IT Manufacturing Project Leader to join our North American Rolled Products Team in Bettendorf, IA. 

At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages Davenport IT environments critical for Manufacturing operations
• Manages manufacturing application integrations with other systems
• Manages production support teams, project deployment teams, and off-shore development teams
• Develops in-depth understanding of the business processes in the Manufacturing area of the Arconic business
• Guides and directs project team member activities to ensure on-time, on-cost, and on-quality project delivery
• Guides and directs support team member activities to ensure SLA and customer satisfaction targets
• Develops and manages capital budget request documentation
• Proactively manages capital spend processes, including monthly capital expense forecasts for responsible projects
• Ensures project solutions align with Arconic’s compliance standards (Arconic Self-Assessment Tests, ITAR, DFARS, SOX, etc.) 
• Proactively performs risk management to minimize project risks
• Experienced with B2B Commerce partnerships and EDI deployments
• Initiates innovation and change that delivers measurable value

Key Objectives 

• Partners with business leaders to prioritize project needs and ensure highest business needs are resourced appropriately
• Aligns priorities of project deliverables and timelines among multiple business stakeholders across the BU
• Establishes and maintain relationships with third-party suppliers to identify and on-board qualified contract resources
• Aligns with Davenport & Satellites IT Manager to balance resource capacity of location resources to project needs
• Maintains strong collaboration and partnership with business functional owners, Global information systems, procurement, finance, engineering, and plant lead team members
• Inspires team to generate and deliver new value-add ideas
• Regularly communicates project status to project steering team and stakeholders
• Addresses issues promptly and escalates issues appropriately to project steering team
• Resolves team conflicts and escalates appropriately
• Supports Arconic Compliance activities by performing annual system testing for adherence to IT System and SOX Audit requirements, assists SOX audit teams and internal audit teams as required, and performs Disaster Recovery testing as required.

Basic Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. 
• 5 years’ minimum experience in a similar role. 
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field from an accredited institution
• Experience with Manufacturing IT systems
• Experience with manufacturing systems that support HR functions like overtime and attendance
• Demonstrated application support and operations management experience
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong business process and manufacturing knowledge
• Effective people and team leadership skills
• Working knowledge of SQL, PLSQL and database query tools (SQL Developer and/or SQL+)
• Experience with COBOL
• Experience in VB.Net, C#, Java, or C development
• Knowledge of multiple project management methodologies
• Experience with IT internal audit processes 
• Creative thinker
• Knowledge of Quality Systems 

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders. 

At Arconic, we: 

Act With Integrity. 

We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability. 

Safeguard our Future. 

We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment. 

Grow Stronger Together. 

We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity. 

Earn Customer Loyalty. 

We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service. 

Drive Operational Excellence. 

We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration. 

Create Value. 

We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders. 

United States Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.