IT Project Manager

Job Overview KBX is hiring a Project Manager. This position will lead cross‑functional project teams to efficiently implement projects to meet specific business objectives. The role is accountable for project planning, execution, and control, including creation of schedules, resource and cost estimates, and scopes of work. We are seeking an individual who can manage complex projects in a timely manner, anticipate and challenge situations, solve problems, proactively remove roadblocks, and make sound recommendations. Responsibilities Manage projects using an approach that ensures the quality and competitive performance expected by stakeholders. Lead project teams consisting of IT, business, and third parties to ensure all aspects of the project are properly considered. Develop comprehensive project execution plans with focus on scope, schedule, cost and value tracking, risk and issue management, and implementation. Identify and effectively manage key dependencies throughout the project lifecycle. Hold regular status meetings with the project team and resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion. Partner with key stakeholders on expected deliverables and timelines and align resources across projects accordingly. Proactively communicate project status to various stakeholders within the organization, including senior leadership. Recognize opportunities for value creation and innovation in the project management work processes. Basic Qualifications Experience leading and coordinating teams in a project environment to meet project deliverables Experience managing IT-based projects Experience applying project management methodologies and tools, such as Agile, Waterfall, etc. Preferred Qualifications Experience planning, budgeting, and scoping projects Experience with vendor management Experience working in the transportation/logistics industry Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Experience with mergers and acquisitions Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here , aquí , or tu ). #J-18808-Ljbffr