Responsibilities:

• Lead, manage, coordinate, and report on projects through the project life cycle: Initiation, Planning, Execution, and Closing.
• Define, initiate, and plan projects to ensure proper scope and estimate
• Organize and facilitate the development of project documentation including: project charters, stakeholder analysis, change management plans, schedules, business requirements and resource needs
• Establish project timeline
• Lead regularly scheduled project team meetings to maintain accountability and keep the project on track
• Interact on an ongoing basis with project team members and business sponsors
• Document and regularly update project plan to track/assign action items, issues and decisions
• Identify and mitigate project risks
• Willing to work with project team, analyzing issues to solve problems
• Escalate and remove project roadblocks
• Facilitate collaborate/solve problems across multi-functional groups
• Set, achieve, and report on key project metrics
• Apply and champion standard project management practices

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 2-4 years related experience
• Knowledge of Project Management Principles (PMP) including project management methodologies and tools
• Experience with Software Development Lifecycle Methodologies (SDLC), Agile, Prototyping, Waterfall a plus
• Demonstrated experience with project implementations
• Strong written and communication skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Technical knowledge and ability to express complex technical concepts in terms that are understandable to the business
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience, SharePoint, Power Automate and Power BI is a plus
• Experience in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, MS Project
• Personal Attributes: Planning and Organization, Attention to Detail, Learning Orientation, Problem Solving, Creative Thinking, Teamwork, and Executive Presence

Travel:

• Up to 10% travel

Minimum Physical Requirements:

• Standing, sitting, walking, using hands, talking, hearing

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.  Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!

The pay range for this position is

Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1

• 9 paid holidays

• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match

• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP

• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

• Fitness membership discount

• Education Assistance

At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.