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Bunting Magnetics Co., located in Newton, Kansas is a leading manufacturer of magnetic conveying and separation equipment serving a wide variety of industries. We have an immediate opening for an Agile Project Manager.
Signing Bonus up to $5,000 (guidelines apply)
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Signing Bonus up to $5,000 (guidelines apply)
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Lead and manage digital transformation and cloud migration projects from initiation through completion.
- Facilitate Kanban meetings, including daily stand-ups, Kanban board reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define project goals, deliverables, and priorities specific to digital transformation and cloud migration.
- Manage project scope, timelines, and resources to ensure successful delivery of digital and cloud initiatives.
- Optimize workflow by identifying and addressing bottlenecks and inefficiencies in the digital transformation and cloud migration processes.
- Mentor and coach team members on Kanban practices and principles tailored to these projects.
- Ensure continuous improvement by implementing feedback loops and process enhancements within the context of digital transformation and cloud migration.
- Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders effectively, focusing on manufacturing outcomes.
- Coordinate and manage relationships with external partners and vendors to ensure successful project execution and delivery
- Negotiate contracts, manage external dependencies, and ensure external partners meet project timelines and quality standards.
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proven experience as an Agile Project Manager with a focus on Kanban in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of Kanban principles and practices.
- Experience managing digital transformation and cloud migration projects.
- Proficiency with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) systems.
- Experience with AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies and their applications in manufacturing.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities in a manufacturing setting.
- Experience with Agile tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., Kanban Management Professional (KMP), PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)).
- Strong skills in coordinating and managing external partners and vendors.
- Experience in the manufacturing industry.
- Familiarity with other Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Lean.
- Track record of successfully delivering complex digital transformation and cloud migration projects using Kanban.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.
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