Process & PMO Project Manager

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

 

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