Project Manager - PMO

Ziegler•Minneapolis, MN

About The Position

Ziegler CAT is hiring a Project Manager in its Project Management Office (PMO). The role supports strategic initiatives and key projects throughout the project management lifecycle, using effective project management skills to plan and execute projects successfully, on time and within scope. The Project Manager defines and initiates projects, establishes scope and estimates, coordinates project teams and stakeholders, tracks progress and metrics, and identifies and mitigates risks. The role also applies and champions standard project management practices.

Requirements

2–4 years of related experience.
Knowledge of project management principles, including project management methodologies and tools.
Demonstrated experience with project implementations.
Strong written and communication skills.
Effective leadership skills.
Technical knowledge and the ability to explain complex technical concepts in terms understandable to the business.
Experience with MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Project.
Personal attributes including planning and organization, attention to detail, learning orientation, problem solving, creative thinking, teamwork, and executive presence.
Ability to meet the stated minimum physical requirements: standing, sitting, walking, using hands, talking, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.
Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, Agile, prototyping, or Waterfall.
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, SharePoint, Power Automate, or Power BI.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, coordinate, and report on projects throughout initiation, planning, execution, and closing.
Define, initiate, and plan projects to establish appropriate scope and estimates.
Organize and facilitate the creation of project charters, stakeholder analyses, change management plans, schedules, business requirements, and resource needs.
Establish project timelines.
Lead regularly scheduled project team meetings to maintain accountability and keep projects on track.
Communicate on an ongoing basis with project team members and business sponsors.
Document and regularly update project plans to track and assign action items, issues, and decisions.
Identify and mitigate project risks.
Work with project teams to analyze issues and solve problems.
Escalate and remove project roadblocks.
Facilitate collaboration and problem-solving across multifunctional groups.
Set, achieve, and report on key project metrics.
Apply and champion standard project management practices.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
15 days of PTO in the first year, with accrual starting on day one.
9 paid holidays.
401(k) plan with company contribution and match.
Health Savings Account (HSA), with Ziegler contributing up to $1,000 tax-free each year.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Paid parental leave and funeral leave.
Fitness membership discount.
Education assistance.
Work/life balance and ongoing professional development and training are described as part of the employee offering.