Kimball Electronics · 2 days ago
IT Project Manager
Kimball Electronics is a global company focused on driving efficiencies through IT Project Management. The IT Project Manager will lead enterprise-wide initiatives, including ERP system upgrades and business transformation, while collaborating with global project teams to ensure successful project completion.
ElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Learn KEI Culture, people, and processes from a managerial perspective
Build business relationships with KESS and business resources
Become an active member of the KESS IT Team, and general familiarity with processes, procedures, standards including project management best practices
Collaborate with current IT Project Managers on existing projects including the business transformation phase 0 assessment and building the three-year strategic roadmap
Review and maintain system documentation in support of various business requirements and changes
Participate and observe in any applicable fiscal year end audit tasks
Gain familiarity with current state architecture
Become a member of ERP transformation project team and collaborate with the integration partner to assume leadership of project management tasks to set timing, determine resource needs, approach, etc
Gain understanding of the new SAP licensing model and assume ownership of compliance, audits, etc. as needed
Establish and assume ownership of more modern SAP project management tools and processes to support the new architecture
Support the evaluation and selection process for third party support as necessary
Take a lead role in the ERP transformation project and manage project delivery of multiple stakeholders, including third parties as needed
Collaborate across teams to enable additional owned SAP toolsets, identify overlapping tool functionality, set standards, and evaluate cost saving opportunities
Educate business users on available productivity tools and solutions, provide guidance, and foster a self-service culture
Maximize end user digital adoption
Embrace a continuous improvement mindset and collaborate with BU IT teams to identify areas of greatest opportunity
Increase the awareness of tools we own and their capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in technology or business
Ability to maintain 3rd party working relationships
A willingness to work flexible hours to support global business needs
Fluent in English language
Possess leadership competencies and proven ability to motivate teams and complete large-scale projects
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Systems oriented
Ability and willingness to travel globally
Proven ability to earn trust of sponsors and key stakeholders
Preferred
PMP or equivalent certification
3 to 5 years of Project Management Experience in multinational manufacturing company
SAP S/4HANA implementation experience
SAP ERP technical knowledge / experience
Professional training including Six Sigma, ITIL or Lean
Experience with FDA GMP820 and Part 11 impact on IT work for medical device manufacturers
Company
Kimball Electronics
Kimball Electronics is an electronics manufacturer.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-06
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