Overview

Join our emerging Technology & Innovation team dedicated to achieving a more interconnected, livable world. As a Sr. Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects and supporting business development in Tennessee. Projects span the service areas of technology consulting, geospatial technology, data management and analytics, artificial intelligence, COTS and custom software implementation, systems integrations, infrastructure asset management and land management solutions in the transportation, water, facilities, utilities, energy, telecommunications, construction, and state/local government markets. The ideal candidate values integrity, responsibility, ownership, innovation, and making a difference. 

At KCI, we’re building an enduring company that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our people have freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Because life’s more fun when you own it.

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

THE COMPANY

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #48 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 50 design firms in the nation.

KCI BENEFITS INFORMATION

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Manage larger or more complex projects or a portfolio of projects
• Successfully manage scope, schedule and budget while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Develop and maintain project management plans and other required project management artifacts
• Lead project teams from project initiation through closeout
• Follow guidelines, best practices, conventions, techniques, and industry standards for project management
• Directly engage with and influence customers
• Lead development of proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Support business development and marketing initiatives by meeting with customers and prospective customers, attending industry events, and giving presentations
• Mentor project managers and associate project managers
• Supervise staff, as assigned
• Provide performance feedback to project staff and supervisors of staff
• Operate independently

Specialized experience:

• Experience managing projects that include geospatial technology (GIS), solution engineering, data management, and technology advisory services
• State and local government experience 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, geography, design, marketing, business, or related field is required. Experience may be substituted for degree.
• Master’s Degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, geography, design, marketing, business, or related field is preferred
• Minimum five years of experience in a project management role
• Minimum eight years of professional experience in the areas of business advisory, data & analytics, solutions and/or software engineering, and/or IT infrastructure engineering
• Experience providing consulting services is strongly preferred
• Experience in utilities, facilities, transportation, water, and/or state/local government markets is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated experience to learn quickly and apply new technologies to solve problems
• Ability to develop and maintain deep knowledge of customers, data, business, and markets
• Project Management Professional is preferred
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner is preferred
• Pre-employment drug screening is a condition of employment. Background and motor vehicle checks may be required based upon position.

Performance Expectations

• Manage larger or more complex projects or a portfolio of projects
• Successfully manage scope, schedule and budget while maintaining strong customer relationships
• Develop and maintain project management plans and other required project management artifacts
• Lead project teams from project initiation through closeout
• Follow guidelines, best practices, conventions, techniques, and industry standards for project management
• Directly engage with and influence customers
• Lead development of proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFP)
• Support business development and marketing initiatives by meeting with customers and prospective customers, attending industry events, and giving presentations
• Mentor project managers and associate project managers
• Supervise staff, as assigned
• Provide performance feedback to project staff and supervisors of staff
• Operate independently

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.