Project Manager

6 Major Holidays after 90 days of employment Overview : Our client, a real estate investment company that invests in logistics facilities, is seeking a long-term on-going temporary Project Manager. This role will be supporting the Operational Excellence (lean department) focused on process improvement/optimization, project management, change management, business operations, and reporting. Efforts include real estate operations, supporting technology systems, corporate functions, sales efforts, and new product line stand-up. This Project Manager will be supporting process improvement projects. To be successful in this position, one requires a high level of professionalism, is innovation-minded, works well in teams, and has a track record of successfully delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. This position is hybrid, 1 day in-office on Tuesdays in Downtown Denver, CO. Applicants must live in the Greater Denver Metro area. Equipment will be supplied by the client (laptop). Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM MST with the flexibility to support meetings with other time requirements** Tuesday required in-office day Start: ASAP Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency Partner with business stakeholders to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities Facilitate root cause analysis, process mapping, and redesign workshops Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and success metrics Monitor implementation progress and help remove barriers to execution Track and report measurable outcomes that demonstrate impact Innovation Acceleration Program Support Collaborate with innovation champions and internal entrepreneurs to define pilot opportunities and develop scalable solutions Provide structure and project oversight for initiatives from ideation to deployment Drive experimentation and agile iterations using lean and human-centered design methods Support business case development and stakeholder engagement for new ideas Business Unit Organization & Enablement Create and maintain organized documentation, dashboards, and action plans Lead regular check-ins, stand-ups, or steering sessions to drive transparency and accountability Anticipate risks and proactively coordinate mitigations or course corrections Ensure priorities are clear, workloads are balanced, and momentum is sustained Team Motivation & Change Facilitation Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration Celebrate wins and reinforce progress toward team and organizational goals Serve as a thought partner and coach to empower team members through change Keep communication open and positive, enabling resilience through challenges Requirements Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience 3+ years of project management experience Experience in project estimating, budget management, and scheduling Self-motivated, able to multi-task, prioritize, and resolve sophisticated issues Practical knowledge in the use of data for reports, spreadsheets, graphs, and flowcharts Ability to apply statistical and other research methods Ability to understand the organization’s goals and objectives Excellent organizational skills Able to exercise independent judgment and take action on it Highly self-motivated and directed Logical and efficient, with keen attention to detail Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills Ability to perform cost-benefit and return on investment analyses (ROI) for new efforts & proposed changes Instinct to ask relevant probing questions that get to the "why" behind business requests Comfortable with consensus building and soliciting constructive feedback Proven track record to make recommendations and decisions that balance a variety of factors (e.g., cost, risk, short-term vs. long-term impact) and are supported by a sound fact base to achieve an efficient outcome J. Kent Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr