Morton Salt Hiring for IT Project Manager – Infrastructure at Overland Park, KS Full Time

IT Project Manager: The IT Project Manager is a part of the Information Technology Department managing large- and small-scale projects focused on IT/OT Infrastructure and non-ERP applications. The IT Project Manager will collaborate closely with the technical team and departments across the company to development and implement life-cycle methodologies for hardware and software systems. Utilizing effective leadership skills, the IT Project Manager is responsible for managing the cost, schedule, and scope of assigned projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

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• Closely aligns to business goals and objectives to identify project needs and outcomes.
• Create and manage project plans, communication plans, change management, risk assessments and management, allocating tasks and setting milestones.
• To include coordinating project team members and developing schedules and individual responsibilities.
• Tracking deliverables
• Lead quality assurance
• Conflict resolution
• Present progress s to senior leadership.
• Define project schedules, allocate resources such as computer equipment, software, and employees, and monitor progress.
• To include organizing team meetings to review project goals, progress, and resources.
• Analysis and debriefs for continual improvement.
• Prepare and maintain project budgets and status s.
• To include contract negotiation, cost analysis and identifying internal and external resources needed.
• Stage gate reviews and User Acceptance Testing sign offs.
• Ensuring documentation and future run state needs are met.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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EXPERIENCE

• 3-5 years of Strategic IT Project Management Experience
• PMP or CAPM strongly preferred.
• Advanced computer skills and in-depth knowledge of different operating systems, network administration and service desk administration.
• ITIL or ITSM certifications
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
• Proficiency in project management software tools
• Ability to foster partnerships with the business, stakeholders, and project sponsors.
• Previous experience with Gantt charts, Kanban boards, project dashboards and other project management tools

The above statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required for this position. Flexibility and improvement of job skills are essential to all positions at Morton Salt, Inc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 – $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Bonus pay
• Yearly bonus

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Ability to work full-time, on-site.

Experience:

• IT project management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person