IT Project Manager

Koch; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Koch is seeking a Project Manager in Wichita, KS to lead cross-functional teams to implement projects meeting business objectives efficiently. This role requires managing all aspects of project planning and execution, including risk and issue management.

The ideal candidate will have experience in IT project management, leadership in project environments, and proficiency with methodologies like Agile and Waterfall. The position offers a comprehensive benefits plan to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and coordinating teams to meet project deliverables.
• Experience managing IT-based projects.
• Experience applying project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects to meet quality and performance expectations.
• Lead cross-functional project teams effectively.
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans.
• Identify key dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Skills

Project coordination

IT project management

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Job description

Your Job

KBX is hiring a Project Manager. This position will lead cross‑functional project teams to efficiently implement projects to meet specific business objectives. This position is accountable for project planning, execution, and control, including creation of schedules, resource & cost estimates, and scopes of work. We are seeking an individual who can manage complex projects in a timely manner, anticipate and challenge situations, solve problems, proactively remove roadblocks, and make sound recommendations.

Our Team

This role holds a key position in a centralized department, ensuring the successful delivery of projects across the organization. Collaborating with other centralized leaders and departments to deliver and maximize value to the organization.

What You Will Do

• Manage projects using an approach that ensures the quality and competitive performance expected by stakeholders.
• Lead project teams consisting of IT, business, and 3rd parties to ensure all aspects of the project are properly considered.
• Develop comprehensive project execution plans with focus on scope, schedule, cost and value tracking, risk and issue management, and implementation.
• Identify and effectively manage key dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Hold regular status meetings with project team, resolve and/or elevate issues in a timely fashion.
• Partner with key stakeholders on expected deliverables and timelines and align resources across projects accordingly.
• Proactively communicate project status to various stakeholders within the organization, including senior leadership.
• Recognize opportunities for value creation and innovation in the project management work processes.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Experience leading and coordinating teams in a project environment to meet project deliverables.
• Experience managing IT‑based projects.
• Experience applying project management methodologies and tools, such as Agile, Waterfall, etc.

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience planning, budgeting, and scoping projects.
• Experience with vendor management.
• Experience working in the transportation/logistics industry.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their families to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength—focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria are set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E‑Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E‑Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).