Manager, Business Analysis and Project Management

Kite Realty Group Trust (NYSE: KRG) is a real estate investment trust (REIT) headquartered in Indianapolis, IN and one of the largest publicly traded owners and operators of open-air shopping centers and mixed-use assets. Publicly listed since 2004, KRG has nearly 60 years of experience in developing, constructing, and operating real estate.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading the Business Analyst and Project Management functions within Kite Realty Group (KRG). This position interacts with internal customers and external vendors to identify and propose solutions for accomplishing business objectives. Work closely with project team members to establish project needs, deadlines, and budgets where applicable and adhere to PMO standards. Accountable to delegate tasks among project team members. This role contributes to the organization’s overall success by supporting the current and future tool sets deployed within the KRG business areas. These include but are not limited to the following: Microsoft Suite of products, MRI, Salesforce, Argus, Informatica, DocuSign, and VersaPay.  Seeks to advance the overall state of company’s enterprise objectives to ensure KRG operates efficiently and competitively.

Key Responsibilities

• Support strategic and operational planning in alignment with company objectives and goals 
• Serve as a focal point for capture, analysis and management of functional and nonfunctional systems requirements and user stories
• Work closely with the IT team to establish sprint backlogs, resolve impediments and provide direction on scope of work
• Lead and facilitate backlog refinement to ensure work items are clearly defined and ready for implementation
• Assist in coordination of resources, responsibilities, and daily operations to deliver projects on time and within scope
• Delegating tasks on projects to employees best positioned to complete them
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
• Serving as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
• Adjusting schedules, targets, or financing for the project on the project as needed
• Defining success metrics based on overall business objectives.
• Reporting project performance status.
• Assist with document current business processes along with associated system integrations.
  • Document technical specifications to support integrations between systems with input from other members of the IT organization.
  • Provide guidance and solutions to business partners based on current platform enhancements.
• Assist with any transitions of IT software platforms, or services as necessary

Requirements

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year college or university; or five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Business Analysis (BA) experience and skills
• Project Management (PM) experience and skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational, time management and problem-solving skills required for successful achievement of position goals
• Strong leadership ability in a matrixed environment with ability to drive and motivate non-direct reports
• Must be a team player, show initiative, possess excellent verbal and written communication and be able to interact professionally and effectively at all levels

Preferred Skills

• Excellent understanding of project management principles
• Experience planning, executing, and monitoring projects to meet requirements while controlling budget, scope, and timeline
• Ability to set and manage priorities judiciously
• Familiarity with one or more project management methodologies
• Experience in strategic planning and execution
• Good understanding of Business Applications characteristics, features, and integration capabilities
• Understanding of the organization’s goals and objectives
• Experience effectively speaking and communicating information to a large or small audience
• Demonstrated ability to apply IT in solving business problems

Benefits: For all full-time roles, we provide progressive benefits in and out of the office including comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance; paid disability benefits and parental leave; paid life insurance and voluntary coverage options for additional life, accident, and critical illness insurance; 401(K) matching contributions; competitive paid time off, including Volunteer Time Off; flexible work arrangements; and tuition reimbursement assistance. Other office perks include a “Dress for your Day” policy, collaborative workspaces, milestone service anniversary recognition and gift, stocked wellness fridge pantry, and free fitness center and parking in our corporate office. In addition, to enhance the well-being of our team, KRG sponsors annual flu shots and biometric screenings, facilitates various health and wellness lunch-and-learns and manages a monthly wellness education campaign.