IT Project Manager - Data/AI/Development

JE Dunn Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Non-Union

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an IT Project Manager to direct data, AI, and development projects, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget and timeline. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage risks, and maintain stakeholder communication in alignment with the company's strategy and values.

The role focuses on governance, reporting, and collaboration across data platforms, APIs, and full-stack applications. 5+ years PM experience preferred; Kansas City, MO office expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, information systems, computer science or related field.
• Equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• 5+ years project management or similar experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and monitor data, AI, and development projects within scope, budget and timeline.

Skills

Data engineering

Analytics

AI solutions

API development

Full-stack delivery

Jira Software

MS Excel

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

AI Foundry

Copilot Studio

SharePoint

Enterprise APIs

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

Role Summary

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for directing, overseeing and monitoring Data, AI, and Development projects to ensure their successful delivery within scope, budget and timeline. This position will lead cross-functional project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, manage project risks and issues, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. This position will be accountable for project outcomes, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.
• Career Path: Senior IT Project Manager

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Manage projects across the organization's core data and development platforms, including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, database technologies, enterprise APIs, integrations, and custom full-stack applications.
• Oversees the development of and executes project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Leads project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support to team membersto synergistically accomplish goals.
• Monitors project progress, track milestones, and manages project risks and issues.
• Ensures adherence to project schedules and budgets, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Fosters effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Facilitates project meetings, including kickoff, status updates, and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepares and presents project reports, status updates, and presentations to stakeholders. Provides both written and oral reports on project progress.
• Prepares and presents project reports, status updates, milestones, estimated deadlines and other related presentations to stakeholders.
• Conducts project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Ensures project documentation is complete, including project charters, requirements, and change requests.
• Fosters a positive project culture and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
• Coordinates with change managers to develop and implement change requests within projects.
• Applies a structured project management methodology that increases realization of benefits, creation of value, return on investment, and the achievement of results and outcomes.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience managing projects involving data engineering, analytics, AI solutions, enterprise integrations, API development, database platforms, and full-stack application delivery
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis in Excel – Intermediate
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Knowledge of modern ITSM toolsets - Jira Software
• Organizational skills – Advanced
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail – Advanced
• Ability to learn and use a variety of software, tools and systems necessary to meet business needs
• Ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively – Advanced
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelors degree in business administration, information systems, computer science or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements,equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 5+ years project management or similar experience (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Normal office environment
• Frequent activity: Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Standing, Walking, Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

This role is expected to accept applications for at least three business days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation in order to apply for a job, please submit your request to [e-mail].

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***