Project Manager

LKQ Corp; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with Generous Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑️

Short-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corp in the United States is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to drive initiatives from initiation to delivery. You will organize cross-functional teams, define scope and milestones, and manage budgets and resources to meet strategic goals.

The role requires 3+ years of PM experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong MS Office skills; PMI certification is a plus. You will report to leadership and collaborate across departments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of related project management experience.
• PMI certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Organize project teams, assign individual responsibilities, and determine resource requirements.
• Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project oversight, and resource allocation.
• Negotiate costs, perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management.
• Report project status and monitor the progress of all team members and stakeholders. Advise leadership of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
• Identify obstacles, analyze, and find viable solutions to problems and risks to the completion of the project.
• Assist with end-user and internal documentation of systems, processes, and projects alike for current and future reference.
• Initiate and support continual quality improvement.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Resource planning

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Graphics software

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Responsible for managing projects from initiation through delivery as required, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, policies, and security requirements.

Essential Job Duties

• Plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Organize project teams, assign individual responsibilities, and determine resource requirements.
• Formulate project scope and delivery strategies and establish milestones/schedules.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously including task delegation, project oversight, and resource allocation.
• Negotiate costs, perform project requirements, estimation, and budget management.
• Report project status and monitor the progress of all team members and stakeholders. Advise leadership of key issues that may impact project completion, budget, or other results.
• Identify obstacles, analyze, and find viable solutions to problems and risks to the completion of the project.
• Assist with end-user and internal documentation of systems, processes, and projects alike for current and future reference.
• Initiate and support continual quality improvement.
• Assume other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

3+ years of related experience required; Still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.

Preferred Requirements

PMI certification.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others, and make presentations to departments or middle management.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive, and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction.Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods of time and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401k with Generous Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

Join us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.