Job Information
Komatsu IT Project Manager in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
IT Project Manager
Date: Sep 17, 2024
Location:
Milwaukee, WI, US, 53204-2941
Req ID: 31276
Onsite or Remote: Onsite Position
Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including TimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.
Job Overview
We have a great opportunity for an IT Project Manager to join our corporate IT team in Milwaukee, WI. The IT Project Manager is responsible for organizing, reporting, and managing the outcomes of IT projects. Management of internal teams, vendors and partners we use to modernize, upgrade, and deploy new technologies.
Key Job Responsibilities
Manage projects with top-down oversight throughout the entire project lifecycle to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope, budget, and timeline.
Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases, from initial development through implementation.
Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
Sets and communicates project deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors and summarizes progress of projects.
Builds and maintains working relationships with team members, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects.
Prepares reports for the leadership team regarding status of project
Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to allocate resources effectively and ensure project tasks are completed on schedule.
Effectively communicates relevant project information.
Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones, and any issues that arise.
Monitor project budgets and expenses, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and delivering projects within budget.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including project plans, status reports, meeting minutes, and other relevant records.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Qualifications/Requirements
Required Skills
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in Computer Science, Information Systems, Electronics Engineering, Voice/Data Communications, Public/Business Administration or a related field
4+ years of experience in technical project management, preferably agile.
PMP or equivalent certification is required.
Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience required
Certification required
Travel requirements (include details such of number of nights per month, regional travel by car, domestic/international travel by airplane, etc)
Preferred Skills
Demonstrated organization and decision-making capabilities, in a large enterprise environment.
Ability to work under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Demonstrated ability to understand and re-articulate technical concepts
Basic understanding a technical terminology with a proven track record of running successful IT projects
Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies
Ability to participate and have a consumer level skill set with enterprise IT Service Management change control environment(s)
Additional Information
Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.