_{12th March, 2026}

IT Network Transformation Project Manager #1051866
Job Description:
Job Purpose:

• Our Company is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead critical initiatives focused on Network Transformation and Automated Material Retrieval (AMR) deployments across our global manufacturing footprint.
• This role will manage projects involving SD-WAN implementation, network segmentation, and device upgrades, ensuring alignment with AMR deployment timelines and dependencies.
• The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, deep understanding of manufacturing environments, and proven experience in network-related projects.

 
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end delivery of network transformation projects including SD-WAN, segmentation, and device upgrades.
• Oversee AMR deployment projects ensuring network readiness and dependency alignment.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including IT, Manufacturing Engineering, and external vendors.
• Identify and manage dependencies between network upgrades and AMR deployments.
• Implement risk mitigation strategies and maintain issue escalation processes.
• Provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Facilitate steering committee meetings and site readiness assessments.
• Ensure smooth transition to IT Operations and Service Desk post-deployment.
• Support training for impacted teams.
• Execute on financial fidelity, ongoing financial planning and tracking in support of all Network Transformation initiatives

 
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of IT Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record managing network infrastructure projects (SD-WAN, segmentation, device lifecycle upgrades).
• Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV) or AMR deployments in manufacturing settings.
• Strong understanding of network technologies and protocols (Cisco, Palo Alto, SD-WAN).
• PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
• Financial acumen with proven ability to navigate related processes from forecasting, scheduling of spend, tracking of actuals and navigation of processes to keep systems of records up to date to assess and track project financial performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

 
Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in global manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity principles and compliance standards.
• Knowledge of cloud networking (Azure, Oracle).

 
Travel Requirements:

• This position may require up to 20% travel to manufacturing sites globally.

 
Additional Info:
 
At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra.  We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.
We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years!
FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.
We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.
Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:
 

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

 
Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.
FastTek Global was named one of the Top Workplaces in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023!
To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findwork
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AI & Hiring Disclosure
We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight.
All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.
If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out.
Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring.
To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.
 

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