IT Project Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

IT Project Coordinator - Elk Grove Village, IL

$55,000-$65,000/Annually (Dependent on experience level)

For the selected candidate, we will offer full health benefits, PTO, 401(k) match

Successful manufacturing operations depend on more than producing innovative products. They rely on the people and projects that continuously improve the systems behind them. Our company is a global manufacturer of advanced power distribution equipment and industrial electrical systems, serving critical industries such as data centers, renewable energy, healthcare, and commercial infrastructure. We invest in technology, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration to drive operational excellence, product quality, and long-term growth.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented IT Project Coordinator to support technology initiatives that improve manufacturing operations across the organization. This role serves as a key liaison between Information Technology, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Finance, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate IT projects supporting manufacturing operations, engineering, production planning, quality assurance, and supply chain initiatives.
• Act as the primary liaison between cross-functional business units, IT teams, engineering, manufacturing leadership, project stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Schedule and facilitate project meetings, document meeting minutes, track action items, and follow up on deliverables.
• Maintain project plans, timelines, status reports, risk logs, and project documentation.
• Support ERP enhancements, manufacturing systems implementations, infrastructure upgrades, process automation initiatives, and enterprise technology rollouts.
• Ensure project documentation complies with organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and IT governance policies.
• Foster effective communication across departments to ensure alignment between technical solutions, manufacturing objectives, and business priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, or similar field (preferred).
• 1-2 years of experience in IT project coordination, IT support or a similar role (Internships will be considered).
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail.

Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client located in Elk Grove Village, is hiring an IT Project Coordinator.