Enterprise Project Manager

Wurth Industry North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Maternity/Paternity leave

Tuition reimbursement

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wurth Industry North America seeks an Enterprise Project Manager to lead cross-functional, technical initiatives, including system and application implementations, upgrades, and process improvements. This role focuses on delivering measurable results aligned with organizational goals.

You will develop plans, manage budgets and timelines, mentor teams, and report progress to leadership, utilizing Agile or Waterfall methods to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in project management, process improvement, or similar role.
• PM certification (PMP/PRINCE2) or process-improvement certs preferred.
• Proven track record managing enterprise-level projects and driving optimization.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and oversee enterprise projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Identify and mitigate risks to keep projects on track and within scope.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration between technical teams and business units.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Process mapping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job 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, Jira) and process mapping tools.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges.

The Würth Difference:

• Proactive supply chain solutions customized to your business, your industry
• Industrial products and services delivered with prompt, personal attention
• Inventory management solutions that keep your production line moving smoothly
• Complete program support from initial design, to implementation, training, to ongoing analysis

Why Würth:

• Maternity/Paternal leave after 1 year of service
• Tuition Reimbursement eligible after 1 year of service
• Health benefits and programs - medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
• Additional benefits 401(k), short term disability, long term disability
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period, additional day earned per year of service
• 10 paid holidays

EEOC STATEMENT:

The Wurth Industry North America group of companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law. All applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. Wurth will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws.