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# IT Project Manager

- **Company:** Nidec Motor Corporation
- **Location:** Mankato, MN, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project
- **Published:** June 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/14794208/Project-Manager-Minnesota-Mankato

## About the Role

* Due to Military requirements candidate must be U.S. Citizen for positions at the North Mankato facility.
 * Minimum of 4 years direct project management experience
 * Excellent written and verbal skills
 * Full understanding of MS Suite, especially MS Project.
 * Previous experience with government contracting preferred
 * Resilient and relentless in pursuit of targets and objectives

Education:

 * Candidate must possess a Bachelor's Degree

## Description

This position is responsible for leading multidisciplinary teams through the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of specific manufacturing related projects. The Project Manager is responsible for managing project schedule, cost and risk to exceed customer expectations., * Lead the planning and implementation of the overall project

 * Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant individuals and departments, ensuring technical feasibility
 * Define project tasks and resource requirements
 * Develop and manage project budget
 * Plan and schedule project timelines
 * Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
 * Consistently monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
 * Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions focusing on overall project schedule, costs and risks
 * Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements
 * Interface directly with all internal departments, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of program control, management, and reporting
 * Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects
 * Ability to anticipate and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs; to set new priorities, and follow through in order to meet deadlines
 * Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation
 * Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
 * Ensure resource availability and allocation
 * Manage up to 5 concurrent projects
 * Travel up to 25% of the time
 * Report and escalate to management as needed


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