Proterra · 2 days ago
IT Technical Project Manager
Greer, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expProterra is a company focused on electrification in heavy-duty transportation and equipment, offering a supportive workplace for professional growth. They are seeking an IT Technical Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage multiple IT projects, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
EnergyManufacturingAutomotiveBatteryEnergy Storage
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead 3-5 concurrent projects of moderate complexity that covers IT equipment installations and system integrations within ERP, MES and Reporting platforms
Develop project charters, scope definitions, timelines, and resource plans in collaboration with IT and business stakeholders
Manage project budgets ranging from $50K to $500K, tracking expenditures and ensuring financial accountability
Coordinate vendor relationships, equipment procurement, and contractor activities
Translate technical requirements into actionable project plans and communicate progress to non-technical stakeholders
Coordinate system integrations between ERP, MES, data warehouses, and reporting tools
Oversee solution design reviews, testing strategies, cutover planning, and go-live support
Facilitate project governance meetings, status updates, and executive reporting
Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
Build consensus among diverse stakeholders with competing priorities
Manage control processes and ensure proper documentation of project decisions
Identify project risks early and develop mitigation strategies
Troubleshoot project roadblocks and escalate issues appropriately
Track action items and drive accountability across project teams
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of project management experience, preferably within Information Technology group
Bachelors degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
Demonstrated success managing projects with budgets exceeding $100K
Experience managing cross-functional teams, third-party system integrators and offshore teams
Working knowledge of SDLC/project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid approaches)
Experience with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar platforms
Understanding of budget tracking, resource allocation, and timeline management
Strong documentation skills for project plans, status reports, and lessons learned
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate between technical and business audiences
Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
Comfortable with ambiguity and changing priorities
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related field
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification (or willingness to obtain)
Knowledge of ERP, MES, Reporting or ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow/JIRA
Benefits
Competitive total rewards packages
Opportunities to develop professionally
Company
Proterra
Proterra develops battery-electric buses that help eliminate fossil fuel dependency and reduce costs.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.12BKey Investors
Cowen Group40 North VenturesTao Capital Partners
2021-06-15Post Ipo Equity· $415M
2021-06-15IPO
2020-10-15Convertible Note· $200M
Leadership Team
Dale Hill
Founder
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