Project Manager

Lkq-Corporation; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

LKQ Corporation seeks a motivated project manager to lead initiatives from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with strategy and security requirements. You will organize teams, define scope, set milestones, and manage resources while coordinating with stakeholders.

Responsibilities include status reporting, risk mitigation, and documentation of processes. A bachelor's degree plus 3+ years of experience are required; PMI certification is a plus. Travel may be required occasionally.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, monitor, and manage internal projects from initiation through completion.
• Organize project teams, assign responsibilities, determine resource requirements.
• Negotiate costs, estimation, and budget management; report status to leadership.

Skills

Budget management

Resource planning

Project scheduling

Oral & written communication

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

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. Apply now and take the first step toward a rewarding career!Responsible for managing projects from initiation through delivery as required, ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments, policies, and security requirements.Essential Job DutiesPlan, 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 ResponsibilitiesNot responsible for supervising employees.Minimum RequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.3+ years of related experience required; Still acquiring higher-level knowledge and skills.Preferred RequirementsPMI certification.Knowledge/Skills/AbilitiesAbility 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 EnvironmentWork 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 InsurancePaid Time Off401k with Generous Company MatchCompany Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term DisabilityShort-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee DiscountsJoin us for an exciting career journey with positive, driven individuals.