Strategic Project Manager: Cross-Functional Delivery

Komatsu; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Learning and development

Job summary

Komatsu is seeking a Project Manager to support the Surface Haulage Business Unit in developing, implementing, and improving the project management operating system. You will define scope, create plans and schedules, coordinate resources, monitor budgets, and track risks and actions across small to mid-sized programs.

The role emphasizes clear stakeholder communication and adherence to established PM practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1–3 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.
• Manage project priorities focusing on meeting deadlines.
• 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 skills

Schedule management

Cross-functional teams

MS Office

PM tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Portfolio/PM tools

Job description

Komatsu is seeking a Project Manager to support the Surface Haulage Business Unit in developing, implementing, and improving the project management operating system. You will define scope, create plans and schedules, coordinate resources, monitor budgets, and track risks and actions across small to mid-sized programs.

The role emphasizes clear stakeholder communication and adherence to established PM practices.