Our company culture is built upon YKK’s philosophy called the CYCLE OF GOODNESS™.  We believe that providing value and being fair to our customers and our employees is what makes us a successful company in return.  Guided by our core values and fundamental behaviors, we strive to foster a caring company, committed employees and challenging work that benefits our employees, customers, and communities. We offer competitive compensation packages, training and advancement opportunities. YKK AP America provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package designed to provide the security they need to enjoy life at home and at work.  By providing a high level of benefit coverage at a reasonable cost to the employee, we hope to foster a long and productive employment relationship.

Summary:

This position is responsible for technology project delivery, including IT infrastructure, application configuration and development, and business application implementation. Responsible for bridging the gap between technology and the business.    

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned. 

• Derives a thorough understanding of project objectives, success factors and goals through the use of sponsor- and stakeholder-interviews as well as the documented project requirements.
• Develops project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are executed efficiently and effectively based on the PMI Project Management Principles.
• Manages the adherence and quality of project schedules, scope, and cost.
• Confers with resources and/or their supervisors or managers to determine progress of work and to provide information on changes.
• Participates in requirements gathering and facilitates the creation of work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Possesses a strong understanding of relevant technologies, systems, and processes, enabling them to make informed decisions and guide the project team.
• Compiles and communicates project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed and aligned.
• Leads and motivates project teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure successful project delivery.
• Identifies, assesses, and mitigates potential risks to the project, ensuring projects stay on track and within scope.
• Ensures that projects meet quality standards and deliver the expected outcomes.
• Identifies and resolves technical issues that arise during the project lifecycle.
• Responsible for validating work completed by third parties and confirming receipt of purchased materials and managing project budgets.
• May maintain inventory of equipment, materials, and parts for projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Education/Experience:

B.S. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Information Systems or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 6-8 years of IT and business technology project management experience.  Experience should include managing multiple cross-functional teams or projects and influencing senior-level management and key stakeholders. 

Certificates and Licenses:

Currently certified for PMI project management certifications or similar (PMP preferred).

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Proper lifting techniques required.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The travel required for this position is 25%.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  An individual may be required to wear appropriate safety protective equipment at the proper times and in the proper environments as outlined by safety program rules.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles

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Recruiter Contact:

ASHLEY LITTLE

ASHLEYLITTLE@YKKAP.COM

YKK AP America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workforce.

YKK AP America Inc. will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. 

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Employment with YKK AP America Inc. is conditioned upon successfully completing a negative drug test for the presence of illegal drugs. 

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