Senior Project Manager

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics, and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, including Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

We’re more than a company, and we’re a community of passionate, creative professionals striving toward a shared vision: revolutionizing the way the mining industry operates. With a presence stretching from Johannesburg to Vancouver, Sydney to Lima, you are part of a global brand that supports creativity, fosters innovation, and encourages you to think big, share ideas and be yourself.

The Company

Job Purpose

The Senior Project Manager will drive the successful planning, development, and execution of projects within our Mining Technology Solutions organization. You will lead product development teams to ensure products and solutions are efficiently developed and perform as intended to meet customer and business requirements.

If you consider yourself someone who can apply technical know-how to create practical solutions in a dynamic and team-oriented environment, this is an excellent opportunity to work alongside some of the biggest innovators in the Mining technology industry.

Travel Requirements

Up to 25%

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Leading mid-sized to large-scale and high-complexity projects, ensuring proper planning and execution
• Managing cross-functional teams responsible for fulfilling the project and achieving its deliverables
• Monitoring project progress, proactively communicating with team members and stakeholders, detecting and mitigating risks before they impact the project plan
• Preparing and delivering executive-level communication highlighting project progress
• Regularly mentoring, coaching, and developing project managers
• Embracing, promoting, and instilling an Agile culture within the team
• Leading SCRUM ceremonies and technical team meetings to determine progress and address any questions or challenges regarding projects
• Leading and implementing department improvements related to project management processes, tools, and resources
  
  

Required Skills

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree - Preferably in computer science, applied sciences, engineering or technology
• Certified Scrum Master or Product Owner
• Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification
  
  

Required Skills

• 8 years of experience as a project manager leading mid-sized to large-scale and high-complexity technology projects using Agile methodologies
• Strong understanding of product development processes, tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Demonstrated success in leading product development teams delivering highly complex technology solutions involving software, hardware, and integrated systems utilizing Agile methodologies and frameworks such as SCRUM, SAFe, or Kanban
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functionally between multiple internal teams, external partners, and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems with innovative and creative solutions
• Demonstrated ability to balance attention to detail while maintaining focus on the big picture
• Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and leading teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to filter and distill meaningful information to the right audience
• An effective communicator and compelling leader who is respectful with the ability to influence and guide decisions through data, collaboration, and leadership
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
  
  

Desired Skills

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Information Technology
• Applicable Scaled Agile Framework® (SAFe®) Certification #MTS-1
  
  

Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.