IT Project Manager II

About the Position

The IT Project Manager II is responsible for delivering business outcomes from projects. This is the third level in the job family. The job plans, executes, and delivers projects on time, within budget, and within scope in accordance with business priorities. Throughout the lifecycle of each project, the manager tracks project status and budget. The position manages project teams to mitigate issues and risks.

Accountable for the success of all projects under their supervision.

Typically responsible for 2 to 5 projects. Project size is roughly around 500 to 1500 hours and the cost is between around $75,000 to $200,000. Project complexity is medium to high: startups, high visibility, M&A (mergers & acquisitions), finance, customer-facing, and projects that involve other business units. Proactively manages and reports on all financial aspects of the projects. Define and create project plans for project, portfolio, and product prioritization and implementation.

Evaluate trade-offs between project size and complexity, cost, urgency, risk, and stakeholder value. Partner with business sponsors to define success metrics and criteria. Build, lead, and coach multiple project teams throughout project life cycles. Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects. Assess and resolve all high priority project risks as they are encountered. Ensure all projects adhere to project methodology compliance standards set by the company.

Continually update relevant business stakeholder of project status. Ensure all projects meet success parameters and ROI targets stated in business case. Perform project prioritization planning/reporting to effectively utilize resources. Assemble project plans and teamwork assignments, Direct and monitor work efforts daily, identify resource needs, perform quality reviews, and elevate functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology required or equivalent work experience.
• 3 - 5 years of experience in strategic planning, implementation, and systems integrations.
• Experience with in Logistics (preferably Third Party Logistics), Warehousing and/or Transportation preferred.
• PMI certification or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working on project and portfolio management Tools (Visio, MS Project, Clarity, Workfront, etc.).
• Experience with multiple project management methodologies.
• Familiarity with modern networking, software, and firmware technologies and architectures.
• Experience with enterprise financial management systems, human capital management systems, High Jump, Blue Yonder, and/or Mercury Gate is a plus.
• Experience in establishing a product strategy and roadmap.

• Business Acumen
  - Knowledgeable in current and possible future policies, practices, trends, technology, and information affecting his/her business and organization.
• Communicate for Impact (Individual Contributor) - Proactively communicate with all stakeholders throughout the life cycle of programs and projects.
• Influencing Others
  - Can quickly find common ground and can solve problems for the good of the organization with a minimal amount of noise. Authentically gains trust and support of peers.
• Managing Transitions/ Change Management
  - Effectively plans, manages and communicates changes in processes with appropriate stakeholders.
• Strategic Agility (Individual Contributor) - Enable Kenco to remain competitive by adjusting and adapting to innovative ideas necessary to support Kenco’s long-term organizational strategy

This position is expected to travel approximately 25% or less. A passport is not required, but recommended.

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