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KBX
IT Project Manager
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An IT Project Manager manages projects for a company in the information technology industry. Projects may include initiatives to create new products or improve or expand technology or systems. Identifies project requirements, develops and manages project budgets and schedules, leads project teams, and manages communications with project stakeholders, including company management and clients.
$93,180 / year median in Wisconsin
-14% projected decline
Job Description
Your Job KBX is hiring a Project Manager. This position will lead cross-functional project teams to efficiently implement projects to meet specific business objectives. This position is accountable for project planning, execution, and control, including creation of schedules, resource & cost estimates, and scopes of work. We are seeking an individual who can manage complex projects in a timely manner, anticipate and challenge situations, solve problems, proactively remove roadblocks, and make sound recommendations. Our Team This role holds a key position in a centralized department, ensuring the successful delivery of projects across the organization. Collaborating with other centralized leaders and departments to deliver and maximize value to the organization. What You Will Do
- Manage projects using an approach that ensures the quality and competitive performance expected by stakeholders.
- Lead project teams consisting of IT, business, and 3rd Parties to ensure all aspects of the project are properly considered.
- Develop comprehensive project execution plans with focus on scope, schedule, cost and value tracking, risk and issue management, and implementation.
- Identify & effectively manage key dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
- Hold regular status meetings with project team. Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
- Partner with key stakeholders on expected deliverables and timelines and align resources across projects accordingly.
- Proactively communicate project status to various stakeholders within the organization, including senior leadership.
- Recognize opportunities for value creation and innovation in the project management work processes. Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
- Experience leading and coordinating teams in a project environment to meet project deliverables
- Experience managing IT-based projects
- Experience applying project management methodologies and tools, such as Agile, Waterfall, etc. What Will Put You Ahead
- Experience planning, budgeting, and scoping projects
- Experience with vendor management
- Experience working in the transportation/logistics industry
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
- Experience with Merger and acquisitions At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs.