Kent Pet Group, a member of the Kent Corporation family of companies has a BRAND NEW opportunity to join their team as a Project Manager! This role will be a key leader in helping business leaders develop and lead the project plan. They will manage critical innovation, cost savings, and other projects to advance our business goals. They will manage project details, including timelines, resources, analytics, costs and scope changes that impact project timelines. In addition, the Project Manager will work to build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teams to execute projects through the stage gate process.
This is a salaried position, based in Muscatine, IA
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop project plans and timelines with business partners
Lead cross functional teams to execute the project plan
Provides analytics, project results, scope changes, and/or delays to project timelines
Presents key topics and areas of concern to senior management
Manages resource needs, assign and tracks project deliverables
Tracks and manages project reporting to educate senior management on critical business projects and provides recommendations
Develops and implements processes to execute projects efficiently and effectively through the stage gate process
Multiple concurrent projects may be assigned
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, engineering, marketing, or related field.
Formal certification through PMI is a plus
EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:
3 or more years of experience working with project management software and techniques including previous experience planning and coordinating cross functional teams
Strong computer skills using Microsoft Office products
Proficient in project management software and techniques
Strong negotiation, interpersonal, presentation and communication skills working with individuals, cross-functional teams and all levels of an organization
Detailed attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
Capable of bringing creative approaches to project management including motivational techniques and team building approaches
Ability to maintain a substantial knowledge of our core business strategies, product lines, and systems
Capable of looking for and implementing process improvement ideas to reduce cost, increase quality, or improve communications in the organization
Ability to effectively communicate overall project vision and devise a detailed plan to reach that vision
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