We at Leggett & Platt are searching for an IT Project Leader to oversee IT projects and initiatives across a varied global IT landscape. As a global diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

As an IT Project Leader, you will play a key role within our IT organization and directly influence the value delivered through technology company wide. You will manage IT projects and work closely with a wide variety of teams and stakeholders across global IT, external partners, and the broader business. Your ideas, creativity, and contributions will have a direct impact on the business and end users as you deliver key projects. You will report to the Director – IT PMO.

So, what will you be doing as an IT Project Leader?

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  Responsible for managing assigned global IT projects and requests in accordance with Project Management Office (PMO) processes, project management methodologies, best practices, KPIs, continual improvement methods, and tools.
• Oversee all aspects of lifecycle for assigned projects, including scoping; risk and financial analysis; resource allocation; establishing deadlines; delegating responsibilities; facilitating change management; and planning/tracking timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate the efforts of the project team, cross-functional teams, vendors, and consultants to deliver projects according to plan.
• Communicate technical and non-technical information at all levels of the organization.
• Deliver presentations to generate buy-in with stakeholders and collaborate with them to ensure project requirements, budgets, and timelines are realistic. Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project dependencies, critical path, and risks to ensure projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and with appropriate quality.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Conduct project post-mortems to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.

To be successful in this role, you’ll need:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Systems, or related field
• 3+ years IT project management background with verifiable track record and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• Breadth of technical understanding with the ability to lead diverse projects within varied global IT landscape
• Ability to work both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Process minded and results driven individual with strong leadership, organization, presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to translate project vision and complex requirements into actionable plans that generate buy-in and deliver value to the organization
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Must be able to quickly learn, understand, and apply new knowledge
• Ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and delegate tasks

Things we consider a plus:

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  PMP, SCRUM, ITIL, or other relevant certifications
• Background within global manufacturing
• Capable of creating financial models for multiyear, multimillion dollar initiatives
• Experience facilitating IT contracting from negotiation through execution and completion
• 7+ years IT project management background

What to Do Next

Now that you’ve had a chance to learn more about us, what are you waiting for! Apply today and allow us the opportunity to learn more about you and the value you can bring to our team. Once you apply, be sure to create a profile, and sign up for job alerts, so you can be the first to know when new opportunities become available.

Our Values

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• Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other, learning and development, and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect, empathy and belonging.
• Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity, delivering the results the right way, taking pride in our work, and speaking the truth – good or bad.
• Do Great Work…Together occurs when we engage without hierarchy, collaborate as a team, embrace challenges, and work for the good of all of us.
• Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference, challenge the status quo and biases to make things better, foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact, and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You

We're actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veteran status, and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications, we’d love the opportunity to consider you.

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