Project Manager - PMO

Ziegler Cat; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

9 holidays

401(k) plan with match

HSA contributions

Disability insurance

FSA & EAP

Parental Leave

Fitness discount

Education assistance

Job summary

Ziegler CAT is seeking a Project Manager within our Project Management Office in Minnesota. The PMO Project Manager will support strategic initiatives and key projects through the project management lifecycle, ensuring planning and execution meet objectives on time and within scope.

Responsibilities include leading projects end-to-end, defining scope, developing documentation, establishing timelines, and coordinating stakeholder communication.

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.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Technical knowledge and ability to translate complex concepts to business terms.
• Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Power Automate and Power BI experience a plus.
• Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coordinate, and report on projects through the project life cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closing.
• Define, initiate, and plan projects to ensure proper scope and estimate.
• Develop project documentation including charters, stakeholder analysis, change management plans, schedules, business requirements and resource needs.
• Establish project timeline.
• Lead regularly scheduled project team meetings to maintain accountability.
• Interact with project team members and business sponsors.
• Document and regularly update project plan to track actions, issues and decisions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Escalate and remove project roadblocks.
• Facilitate collaboration across multi-functional groups.
• Set, achieve, and report on key project metrics.
• Apply and champion standard project management practices.

Skills

PMO knowledge

SDLC

Agile

Communication

Leadership

Technical literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Dynamics 365

SharePoint

Power Automate

Power BI

MS Project

Job description

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Project Manager in our Project Management Office. A PMO Project Manager supports the organization’s strategic initiatives and key projects through the project management lifecycle.

Using effective project management skills, this person will be responsible for ensuring successful project planning and execution to meet project objectives, on time and within scope.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, coordinate, and report on projects through the project life cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closing.
• Define, initiate, and plan projects to ensure proper scope and estimate.
• Organize and facilitate the development of project documentation including: project charters, stakeholder analysis, change management plans, schedules, business requirements and resource needs.
• Establish project timeline.
• Lead regularly scheduled project team meetings to maintain accountability and keep the project on track.
• Interact on an ongoing basis with project team members and business sponsors.
• Document and regularly update project plan to track/assign action items, issues and decisions.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Willing to work with project team, analyzing issues to solve problems.
• Escalate and remove project roadblocks.
• Facilitate collaborate/solve problems across multi-functional groups.
• Set, achieve, and report on key project metrics.
• Apply and champion standard project management practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.
• 2-4 years related experience.
• Knowledge of Project Management Principles (PMP) including project management methodologies and tools.
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle Methodologies (SDLC), Agile, Prototyping, Waterfall a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with project implementations.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that are understandable to the business.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience, SharePoint, Power Automate and Power BI is a plus.
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, MS Project.

Personal Attributes:

• Planning and Organization.
• Attention to Detail.
• Learning Orientation.
• Problem Solving.
• Creative Thinking.
• Teamwork.
• Executive Presence.

Travel:

Up to 10% travel.

Minimum Physical Requirements:

Standing, sitting, walking, using hands, talking, hearing.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri.

Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development.

Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The pay range for this position is $82,300.00 to $102,900.00. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax‑free each year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance

What We Can Offer You:

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental/orthodontia, vision & life insurances
• Paid time off (PTO) – 15 days to start
• 9 Paid holidays
• 401(k) contributions & match
• HSA, Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax‑free annually
• STD & LTD Insurance
• FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Ongoing training
• Education assistance
• Advancement opportunities
• Safe, clean, and friendly work environment
• Military Friendly

At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Ziegler employs a wide variety of former U.S. Armed Services personnel. We actively hire those with prior military experience and accommodate the needs of Reserve and National Guard members.

Ziegler sells and services CAT® construction and mining equipment, generators and industrial engines in Minnesota and Iowa, as well as AGCO agricultural equipment across Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri.

Ziegler has a team focus, a first‑class reputation for service, and a healthy work‑life balance.

We train our employees to do things the Ziegler Way — the right way —and then we take it one step further.

If you’re a talented, hard‑working and down‑to‑earth person, you’ll fit in perfectly here.