Sr. Project Manager, IT

About the role

CECO Environmental is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead Enterprise Business Application transformation projects, including ERP, CRM, and HCM implementations and enhancements. The role partners with the CECO ERP team, third‑party implementation partners, and business stakeholders, utilizing both waterfall and agile frameworks. The manager will also support M&A integration activities focused on ERP migrations.

Responsibilities

• Drive business‑application transformation projects under direction from IT Program leadership.
• Create and align ERP Migration Plans with resources and IT ERP system‑architecture leads.
• Communicate migration details across the organization (IT and Business) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead ERP‑based migrations and manage traditional IT projects.
• Develop IT PMO standard artifacts: schedule deliverables, milestones, tasks, and required activities.
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members; outline work plans and staffing.
• Recruit or assign project personnel as needed for iterations or phases.
• Collaborate closely with internal and external Project Managers.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement appropriate mitigation plans.
• Translate business needs into functional requirements and ensure clear hand‑off to solution delivery teams.
• Manage organizational change, training, testing, data migration, cutover, and related activities.
• Implement a project communication plan, conduct weekly status and stakeholder meetings, and prepare status reports.
• Coordinate with the internal audit team to manage and archive required project documentation.
• Monitor project activities for accuracy, quality, and consistency of content and “look and feel” across the enterprise.
• Ensure project goals align with business objectives and remain within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Assign duties, responsibilities, and authority to project team members.
• Maintain adherence to SOX controls, providing evidence for internal and external audit reviews.
• Promote a continuous‑improvement mindset, identifying enhancements to project and portfolio management maturity.
• Interact and partner with project sponsors, key stakeholders, business unit executives, business analysts, developers, and external service providers/consultants.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years experience deploying enterprise business applications and customer‑facing technologies.
• 5+ years experience as a Project Manager in a corporate IT organization.
• Recent, relevant experience performing Microsoft D365 ERP migrations.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance activities within project management.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships across an organization and with external partners.
• Demonstrated skill in advancing technical projects with minimal oversight and adapting to changing information or challenges.
• Experience using Azure DevOps to manage ERP projects.
• D365 Finance & Operations (F&O) experience required.
• PMP certification a plus; familiarity with PMBOK knowledge areas and conventional/hybrid processes.
• Agile certification (CSM or PSM) preferred.
• Prior experience in engineering design and/or commercial industrial manufacturing is helpful.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5–7 years experience with ERP migrations.
• Previous M&A integration project management experience.

Travel Requirements

Some travel is required, both domestically and internationally.

Work Environment

This position is based at CECO’s headquarters in Addison, TX. The role is primarily sedentary, involving extensive computer use and virtual communication. Minimal physical demands are required, with occasional standing, walking, and light lifting (up to 10 lb). The work environment is comfortable and free of significant hazards.

Benefits

• Medical insurance plans with dental and vision coverage.
• Employee 401(k) retirement plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes innovation.
• Additional employee programs and perks (details provided during onboarding).