Process & PMO Project Manager
 

LOCATION: Grain Valley / Missouri (US-MO), United States | BRAND: KB Signaling | REQUISITION ID: 8043 | JOB GRADE: 16 |

ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

KB Signaling delivers unparalleled end-to-end wayside and onboard conventional signaling Control, Command, and Signaling (CCS) platforms and solutions. A trailblazer, we are driven to provide the best solutions for improved safety, performance, and lower overall operating cost for today’s transit and freight railway systems and operators in North America and beyond. Our team is fueled by innovation and grounded in solid values, like giving back to the communities where we do business and embracing sustainability to help protect our planet. KB Signaling is part of a global, high-tech company that will challenge you and help you grow. Discover your potential.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title:          PMO Project Manager

Position Summary:

Lead Knorr-Bremse Signaling (KBS) implementation projects (initiatives), focusing on Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation coordination. 

Essential Functions:

•  Develop, Launch, and Maintain initiatives coming from KBS and KB RNA
  • Drive initiatives coming from both KBS and KB Rail North America
  • Responsibilities include initiative definition, roadmap creation, deployment strategy, identification of resource needs, coordination of resources, budget tracking, and performance monitoring
• ERP/SAP Project Management:
  • Act as liaison between the KB Signaling organization, KB Regional/Central IS&T, and External IS&T for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) migration
  • Lead the KB Signaling resources in the support of the IS&T specification, implementation, and deployment of new ERP replacement
  • Lead the management of contractors and/or employees hired by KB Signaling to assist KB Regional/Central IS&T in the specification, implementation, and deployment of new ERP replacement
• IT Crisis Management Liaison:

Manage the escalation path with External IS&T, driving issue resolution, and directing/managing KBS users for support

• IS&T TSA Management
  • IT TSA Leader
    • Responsible for all contractual, delivery and project aspects related to the services.
    • Acts as escalation point / Approves service termination & extensions
  • IT TSA Performance Manager
    • Responsible for day-to-day IT delivery/reception
    • Handles IT Demands/Changes
• Act as liaison between External IS&T and KB IT infrastructure groups to help deploy replacement IT infrastructure for KB Signaling
• Directly manage KBS internal resources that assist in the above functions/initiatives
• Promote KB and KBS values to their team

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Reports to the Project Management Office Director/Chief of Staff

Knowledge:

• Mandatory:
  • Significant experience leading a team or group
  • Expert in tracking/monitoring initiative/project performance
  • Past experience in project/program management or large initiative execution
  • Past experience in Operations, including use of ERP systems from an operational perspective
  • Past experience in performance/ processes & governance/ workload/ planning management or related field
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems and experience in their use and/or deployment
  • Working knowledge of IS&T infrastructure
  • Past experience working in multicultural and international environments.
• Desirable:
  • Experience with KB Signaling ERP and IS&T
  • Experience deploying ERP systems
  • Project Management experience
  • Hierarchal Management Experience
  • Possess the ability to bring teams together and driving positive culture

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years experience in an engineering field
• Minimum 2 years experience in a project management/coordination

Skills:

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Open-minded, motivated and results driven.
• Entrepreneurial
• Organizational and time-management skills
• Decision-making skills
• Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, escalate issues appropriately.
• Capability Development (Internal and External).
• Ability to define and support process improvement with respect to cost and risk management.
• Ability to lead diverse and global teams.

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree of Science in Engineering, Computer Science or scientific subjects

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is a lever to running a sustainable and successful business. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. KB Signaling is a drug-free workplace.

What does KB Signaling have to offer you? 
- Competitive Health Benefits, including Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision and Virtual visits
- Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company-paid Short-Term Disability Coverage
- Voluntary life, Disability, and other Supplemental coverages
- Identity Theft and Legal Protection benefits
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Generous 401(k) plan
- Personal Paid Time Off
- Company-paid holidays 

KB Signaling Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.