Project Manager

Komatsu America Corp.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k savings plan

Vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development programs

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. is seeking a Project Manager to support the Surface Haulage Business Unit by developing, implementing, and improving the project management operating system.

The role involves coordinating internal and external teams, maintaining plans and budgets, tracking risks, and ensuring delivery commitments across projects. The successful candidate will work with cross-functional teams, apply standard templates, and escalate issues as needed to keep projects on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• One to three years of project management or related project coordination experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting projects through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of project management disciplines, standards, tools, and business processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear presentations and facilitate effective meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Schedule management experience - both waterfall and agile
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient work knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience with portfolio/project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Creates and executes project work plans, and revises as appropriate to meet changing business requirements.
• Coordinates cross-functional teams of internal resources and, when applicable, third-party consultants to implement and deliver technical and business solutions.
• Applies Komatsu project management methodologies and standards and helps fellow project managers consistently use established tools, templates, and processes.
• Identifies and appropriately escalates critical risks, issues, and resource conflicts and supports the development of corrective actions.
• Manages the day-to-day aspects of assigned small to mid-sized projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and issues.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to Project Sponsor, Management and other Stakeholders.
• Supports the development, application, and continuous improvement of project management practices across the organization.
• Maintains awareness of project management trends and best practices and recommends practical improvements to tools, processes, and project delivery.
• Track, manage and follow through on action items via internal and external requests.
• Escalate project risks, issues, and resource conflicts to the Senior Project Manager and Program and Project Management team as needed.
• Typical travel requirement is 5% - 10%.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organization

Microsoft Office

Portfolio/PM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Portfolio/PM tools

Job description

Join Komatsu and Be Part of Something Big!

Job Overview

The Project Manager supports the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Surface Haulage Business Unit’s project management operating system. The role works with fellow project managers and cross-functional teams to consistently apply standard tools, templates, processes, and portfolio and project management systems that improve execution efficiency, visibility, and consistency. The Project Manager independently manages small to mid-sized projects by defining scope, developing and maintaining plans and schedules, coordinating resources, monitoring budgets and progress, and tracking risks, issues, actions, decisions, and dependencies. The role also supports engineering groups in organizing work, clarifying priorities, coordinating resources, resolving obstacles, and maintaining visibility to commitments and delivery performance. Through clear stakeholder communication, disciplined follow-through, and timely escalation, the Project Manager helps teams deliver agreed outcomes while strengthening project management practices across the organization.

Examples of this support include:

• Establishing, maintaining, and coordinating project schedules with internal and, when applicable, external teams.
• Tracking risks, issues, action items, decisions, and dependencies.
• Planning and developing project scope.
• Coordinating and supporting cross-functional project teams.
• Monitoring project progress, commitments, and deadlines.
• Overcoming obstacles that arise.
• Managing the project budget.
• Communicating project status and supporting stakeholder alignment and satisfaction.
• Evaluating project performance.

The Project Manager supports the Program and Project Management team and reports to the Senior Project Manager.

They may be asked to fill in for or support meetings and engagements when necessary.

The Project Manager supports users of portfolio and project management tools and assists with project resource coordination, budget tracking, and status updates.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Creates and executes project work plans, and revises as appropriate to meet changing business requirements
• Coordinates cross-functional teams of internal resources and, when applicable, third-party consultants to implement and deliver technical and business solutions.
• Applies Komatsu project management methodologies and standards and helps fellow project managers consistently use established tools, templates, and processes.
• Identifies and appropriately escalates critical risks, issues, and resource conflicts and supports the development of corrective actions.
• Manages the day-to-day aspects of assigned small to mid-sized projects, including scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and issues.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to Project Sponsor, Management and other Stakeholders.
• Supports the development, application, and continuous improvement of project management practices across the organization.
• Maintains awareness of project management trends and best practices and recommends practical improvements to tools, processes, and project delivery.
• Track, manage and follow through on action items via internal and external requests.
• Escalate project risks, issues, and resource conflicts to the Senior Project Manager and Program and Project Management team as needed.
• Typical travel requirement is 5% - 10%.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• One to three years of project management or related project coordination experience.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and supporting projects through planning, execution, and closeout.
• Working knowledge of project management disciplines, standards, tools, and business processes.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear presentations and facilitate effective meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Schedule management experience - both waterfall and agile
• Excellent time management and organization skills.
• Ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• Proficient work knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Experience with portfolio/project management tools

Preferred Skills

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable; candidates without certification must demonstrate an interest in pursuing it.
• Membership in the Project Management Institute (PMI) is preferred.
• Knowledge of the manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Experience supporting engineering or technical development projects is preferred.

Additional Information

Hiring Range

At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays $78,500 - $98,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

Company Benefits

Komatsu provides an extensive and robust employee benefits package that is designed to enhance the well-being of our employees and family members. We embrace a positive and empowering employee experience with a culture that prides itself on a diverse and inclusive environment.

• 401k and/or employee savings programs
• Employee time off (vacation and designated holidays)
• Employee and family assistance programs
• Disability benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee learning and development programs

Diversity & Inclusion Commitment

At Komatsu, we come from diverse backgrounds, with unique perspectives, experiences and contributions. We believe that our people are part of our shared purpose. Connected by our core values of ambition, perseverance, collaboration and authenticity, we are committed to continually advancing in our support of diversity and inclusion. United, we are on a journey towards a sustainable future that creates value together.

Company Information

Komatsu develops and supplies technologies, equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets. Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Komatsu employs more than 64,000 people worldwide, operating in more than 140 countries. For more than a century, the company has been creating value for our customers through manufacturing and technology innovation, partnering with others to empower a sustainable future where people, business and the planet thrive together. Since the company’s founding in 1921, Komatsu has been committed to supporting individuals and communities through job training, skills development and giving back. As a Komatsu employee, you will be encouraged to grow alongside our global company, contributing to a more sustainable future for all. If you are looking for a company that values your talent and potential, join Komatsu to be a part of something big and help advance modern society. Learn more at www.komatsu.com .

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