Project Manager - Remote
 Koch Business Solutions, LP | |
life insurance, parental leave, remote work
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 United States, Kansas, Wichita | |
 Nov 20, 2024 | |
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Koch Technology Solutions (KTS), a Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) company, is looking to add a highly motivated and professional Project Manager to our growing team in North America. The preference is to be located in Wichita, KS but we will consider remote work scenarios. This individual will lead licensing projects for a full range of Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) business to ensure beneficial customer experience and meet compliance, time, and cost requirements. The PM will assist in the effective creation and transfer of process technology packages for a range of process technologies. This role will encompass involvement in all stages of the project life cycle, and ongoing customer support. While every project is different, the PM works with a highly experienced and motivated international team of engineers and designers, leveraging experience and resources from three execution centers in the US, UK and China in a one team approach to deliver mutually beneficial outcomes to our customers. Our Team Koch Technology Solutions (KTS) is the world's leading licensor of technology Polyester, Nylon and Polyurethane value chains. KTS has over 40 years of continuous licensing experience with a global team of technology and licensing experts. As a member of the North American Execution team, you will also support sales, develop our technologies, and helps build our growing technology portfolio. We can combine our exclusive technologies, expertise, and capabilities with those of other KES companies to provide overall solutions to optimize capital investments and existing manufacturing assets. What you will do * Leadership of technology license projects and technology development projects for full range of KTS business portfolio while delivering beneficial customer experience throughout the project cycle. * Work with the commercial team on management of technical proposals to meet sales and marketing requirements and participation in client interactions during the sales phase with specific responsibility around the project execution element. * Application of innovation ranging from project execution effectiveness, enhanced customer experience through the value engineering of KTS offerings. * On licensed projects, you will be the KTS customer facing representative from kick-off meeting through to mechanical completion and supportive of commissioning manager through to plant acceptance. * Develop strategies, workflows, schedules, and cost estimates to deliver projects and identify key risks (technical and commercial). * Lead the execution of projects taking responsibility for compliance, time, cost, safety, and quality. * Manage multiple interfaces including client and engineering contractor; build leverageable relationships to overcome project challenges. * Lead, coach, and motivate multi-function teams to deliver expected outcomes. * Provide continuity in customer experience and coordinate the transition of responsibilities throughout the project cycle. * Lead project reviews to embed learning into the KTS project execution and technology transfer strategy. The Experience You Will Bring Requirements (Basic Qualifications): * Experience in an industry with chemical processes. * Project management experience leading the development and execution of large/complex engineering projects. * Previous experience leading multidisciplinary project teams. * Experience working with engineering contractors. * Willing and able to travel, both domestic and international, up to 50% of the time. What Will Put You Ahead * Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering * 10+ years of experience as a Project Manager * Previous experience working with international customers, vendors, or peers. * Experience leading technology development projects. * Previous experience in external customer facing roles. * PMP certification For this role, we anticipate paying between $130,000 - $175,000 per year. This role is eligible for variable pay, issued as a monetary bonus or in another form. At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. 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Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter. Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. 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