Enterprise Project Manager

Wurth Industry US; Bondurant (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Wurth Industry US is seeking an Enterprise Project Manager to lead and execute critical organizational projects, focusing on technical initiatives like system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements.

The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize workflows, mitigate risks, and deliver measurable results, with responsibilities spanning planning, budgeting, and continuous improvement across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or a similar role.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee enterprise-level projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify and mitigate risks to keep projects on track and within scope.
• Utilize project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools for efficiency.

Skills

Project management

Process improvement

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/project management/related field

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Enterprise Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing business-critical projects across the organization, with a focus on technical initiatives involving system and application implementations, upgrades, and enhancements. This role ensures projects align with organizational goals, optimizing workflows and driving continuous improvement. The Enterprise Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage projects efficiently, mitigate risks, and deliver measurable results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, execute, and oversee enterprise-level projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation to meet business deliverables.
• Identify and mitigate risks while ensuring that projects stay on track and within scope.
• Utilize project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.
• Analyze existing processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements.
• Implement streamlined workflows and best practices to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Lead process reengineering efforts, ensuring alignment with business objectives and stakeholder requirements.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training materials.
• Establish and lead continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Leverage Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.
• Monitor performance metrics and use data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business units to translate operational needs into actionable project plans.
• Facilitate communication and collaboration among stakeholders to drive consensus and achieve objectives.
• Develop and deliver training programs to ensure teams understand and adopt new processes and tools.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members to build project management and process improvement capabilities.
• Track and report on key project and process performance metrics.
• Prepare regular status updates and presentations for leadership, highlighting progress, challenges, and recommendations.
• Ensure transparency and accountability in all aspects of project and process management.
• All other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or a similar role.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or process improvement (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) preferred.
• Proven track record of managing enterprise-level projects and driving process optimization initiatives.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet