Job description

What does a cell phone in your pocket, a spaceship, and an electric vehicle have in common?

Ellsworth Adhesives specs in materials in each of those products!

Ellsworth Corporation, a global, industry leading distributor of specialty chemicals and equipment and adhesive manufacturer currently has an IT Project Manager opportunity at Ellsworth Adhesives. This role reports into our corporate headquarters located in Germantown, WI. The ideal candidate would be open to hybrid work in Germantown.

Are you passionate about leading cross-functional IT projects and implementing key technologies? Want to continue to grow your career? This is an exciting time to be a part of Ellsworth, come join our team!

Ellsworth Corporation is a family-run company that has had continuous growth for over 50 years. We are an industry-leading global distributor, manufacturer, and packager of adhesives used by cell phone, medical device, space/aerospace, and electric vehicle industries! Click here to see our state-of-the-art facility and distribution center and learn more about our business, and here to find out more about the industries we serve, and here to learn about our consumer and manufacturing divisions.

You will lead cross-functional project coordination, oversee the tracking of key technology delivery milestones, and act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT. With a focus on transparency, structure, and agility, this role ensures streamlined project intake, responsive support, and successful execution of enterprise-wide digital initiatives.

Responsibilities

Owns the upkeep and communication of project dashboards, key milestones, and risk/action logs to ensure visibility and accountability across stakeholders
Partners with cross-functional teams to monitor progress, resolve roadblocks, and ensure alignment with project timelines and goals
Leads the intake and prioritization of project requests, driving clarity, feasibility assessments, and alignment with strategic objectives
Drives change management initiatives by guiding stakeholders through engagement, training, and communication to maximize technology adoption and minimize disruption
Standardizes reporting and communication tools to ensure consistent project tracking, enhance visibility, and support informed decision making across IT programs

PERKS & BENEFITS

As an industry leader, we offer a competitive wage, bonus plan, and a comprehensive benefit package which includes Health, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending, 401(k), Employee Assistance, Paid Time Off and Holidays, Wellness Program, Social Events, Community Involvement and much more! Click Here for a summary of Employee Benefits.

Qualifications

5+ years in project or program management (IT preferred)
Proven ability to communicate effectively with executives and manage diverse stakeholder groups
Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies
Familiarity with collaboration and project tracking tools like Trello, Microsoft Teams, or equivalent
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred. Agile/Scrum certifications a plus.
Proven experience managing cross-functional IT and digital projects, ideally in a B2B or industrial environment
Strong understanding of enterprise systems (e.g., Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Product Information Management (PIM), Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Ability to translate technical plans into business-facing updates and deliverables
Highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable navigating matrixed organizations
Demonstrated ability to manage intake, prioritize demand, and track success metrics
Up to 10% travel domestically and internationally