IT Project Manager - Data​/AI​/Development

Location:

Kansas City, MO, US, 64106

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for directing, overseeing and monitoring Data, AI, and Development projects to ensure their successful delivery within scope, budget and timeline. This position will lead cross-functional project teams, collaborate with stakeholders, manage project risks and issues, and ensure effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. This position will be accountable for project outcomes, quality, and stakeholder satisfaction.

All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making:
  Makes decisions within defined limits of authority and consults supervisor on other decisions.

• Manage projects across the organization's core data and development platforms, including Microsoft Fabric, Power BI, AI Foundry, Copilot Studio, SharePoint, database technologies, enterprise APIs, integrations, and custom full-stack applications.
• Oversees the development of and executes project plans, including defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and resource requirements.
• Leads project teams, providing guidance, direction, and support to team membersto synergistically accomplish goals.
• Monitors project progress, track milestones, and manages project risks and issues.
• Ensures adherence to project schedules and budgets, adjusting plans as necessary.
• Fosters effective communication and collaboration among project stakeholders.
• Facilitates project meetings, including kickoff, status updates, and stakeholder meetings.
• Prepares and presents project reports, status updates, and presentations to stakeholders. Provides both written and oral reports on project progress.
• Prepares and presents project reports, status updates, milestones, estimated deadlines and other related presentations to stakeholders.
• Conducts project reviews to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.
• Ensures project documentation is complete, including project charters, requirements, and change requests.
• Fosters a positive project culture and motivate team members to achieve project goals.
• Coordinates with change managers to develop and implement change requests within projects.
• Applies a structured project management methodology that increases realization of benefits, creation of value, return on investment, and the achievement of results and outcomes.

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• Experience managing projects involving data engineering, analytics, AI solutions, enterprise integrations, API development, database platforms, and full-stack application delivery
• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Proficiency in MS Office with an emphasis in Excel – Intermediate
• Ability to follow-up on inquiries in a timely manner
• Knowledge of modern ITSM toolsets
  - Jira Software
• Organizational skills – Advanced
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail – Advanced
• Ability to learn and use a variety of software, tools and systems necessary to meet business needs
• Ability to solve complex problems quickly and effectively – Advanced
• Ability to build relationships and…