Project Manager

Location: Wichita, KS, US

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Overview

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role coordinates cross-functional teams, manages resources, and ensures alignment with organizational goals while mitigating risks and maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time and within scope

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for project stakeholders
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates regularly
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment with business objectives

Team Leadership

• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams
• Assign tasks and monitor performance
• Foster collaboration and resolve conflicts

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Track issues and implement corrective actions
• Escalate critical issues when necessary

Budget & Resource Management

• Monitor project costs and manage budgets
• Allocate resources effectively
• Track financial performance and report variances

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain project documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports
• Provide regular status updates to leadership

Qualifications

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors
• Ensure projects are delivered on-time and within scope

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of contact for project stakeholders
• Communicate project status, risks, and updates regularly
• Manage expectations and ensure alignment with business objectives

Team Leadership

• Lead and motivate cross-functional teams
• Assign tasks and monitor performance
• Foster collaboration and resolve conflicts

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
• Track issues and implement corrective actions
• Escalate critical issues when necessary

Budget & Resource Management

• Monitor project costs and manage budgets
• Allocate resources effectively
• Track financial performance and report variances

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain project documentation, including plans, schedules, and reports
• Provide regular status updates to leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, IT, or related field
• 3–7+ years of project management experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Experience managing cross-functional teams