IT Project Leader

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

High level summary of job

This IT Project Leader position will plan and manage medium-to-large sized IT projects and strategic initiatives of moderate-to-high complexity, and to ensure project results contribute positive business value and meet agreed on scope, cost, schedule and quality objectives. IT Project Leaders lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, application development, systems

integration, BPO arrangements, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments. And finally, working with IT Leadership, key stakeholder and solution architects, this role will also assist in managing the overall IT portfolio process.

This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including Safety & Environment,

Quality, Reliability, Production, and Productivity

Essential functions of the job

• Work with key stakeholders to facilitate project planning from inception to completion.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for execution of projects
• Measure project performance using PMI methodology and techniques
• Collaborate collectively and effectively to resolve differences and mitigate risk
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders
• Manage project budget and provide routine budget reports to ensure delivery of project on/under budget
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress, risks and issues
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed
• Create project detailed project status reports for executive team
• Facilitate change requests to ensure that all parties are informed of impacts on schedule and budget
• Oversee user acceptance testing for application rollout
• Lead stand up meetings with Application Development to monitor project(s) progress

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

• Aid in analyzing current portfolio with the leadership team, resource management, prioritization and communication with the business.
• Generate and report out on IT Portfolio performance metrics
• Develop and maintain partnerships with outside resources, including third party vendors

Skills

• Solid influence and leadership skills
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal and communicational skills
• Able to clearly communicate technical concepts to both technical and non[1]technical audiences - all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
• Ability to lead project teams of various sizes
• Knowledge and expertise in the use of project management and SDLC methodologies and tools

Education Requirements

• BS, CS, CIS, or Engineering or equivalent experience

Work Experience

• Proven experience in project management including familiarity with PMI, PMBOK–based PMM, Agile/Scrum, Six Sigma and/or LEAN.

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 722