Project Manager III

Position Summary

The IT Project Manager III will be responsible for leading and/or participating in projects spanning the breadth and depth of KAGs business units, including our IT organization. Must be able to work collaboratively with other project managers and/or business analysts. The Project Manager III will also utilize their experience with projects and methodologies to help maintain the Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC) as well as assist/mentor junior members of the Project Management Office (PMO) team.

Essential Functions

Ability to manage one or more programs, which involve strategic planning to accomplish organizational goals

Manage multiple projects spanning multiple business lines

Identify and assist in developing Project Management skills in junior team members

Provide input and assist in preparing Executive-Level status reports with the PMO Director

Assist in evolving the Project Life Cycle to maintain service levels to the organization Complete documentation, testing training, and requirements definition for projects Meet the deployment, development, and training objectives as assigned for each project/program Proactively communicate project status; identify roadblocks and provide solutions Execute change management policies and procedures

Qualifications

Qualifications

Bachelors degree or equivalent experience

PMI or equivalent certification preferred

Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including Senior Executive interaction Excellent meeting facilitation skills

Proficient with business and systems process modeling

Proficient with project and program budget and cost management

Experience leading project teams of various sizes

Prior IT experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint,

Experience with Project Management Tools Ability to travel up to 30%

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to:

1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers.
2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties.
3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

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