PMO Project Manager: Lead Strategic Initiatives & Delivery

Ziegler Caterpillar; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

PTO 15 days first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with match

HSA up to $1000/year

Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP

Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

Fitness membership discount

Education Assistance

Job summary

Ziegler CAT is seeking a Project Manager to join the Project Management Office to support strategic initiatives across the project lifecycle. You will oversee planning, execution, and closing activities, coordinating stakeholders and documenting requirements to keep projects on time and within scope.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience in project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 2–4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management Principles (PMP) including methodologies and tools.
• Experience with SDLC, Agile, Prototyping, Waterfall a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with project implementations.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coordinate, and report on projects through Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closing.
• Define and plan projects to ensure proper scope and estimates.
• Develop documentation including charters, stakeholder analysis, schedules, and requirements.
• Establish project timeline and lead regular project team meetings.
• Interact with team members and sponsors; track actions, issues and decisions.
• Identify and mitigate risks; escalate and remove roadblocks.
• Report on key project metrics and apply standard PM practices.

Skills

PM Principles

SDLC Methodologies

Leadership

Communication

Business/Tech translate

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power BI

MS Project

MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint

Job description

Ziegler CAT is seeking a Project Manager to join the Project Management Office to support strategic initiatives across the project lifecycle. You will oversee planning, execution, and closing activities, coordinating stakeholders and documenting requirements to keep projects on time and within scope.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience in project management, strong communication skills, and the ability to translate complex technical concepts for business teams.