Kao Corporation

Project Manager

Kao Corporation$115K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a project manager in enterprise environments
  • Proven management of enterprise-grade, rearchitected projects
  • Extensive experience in stakeholder management
  • Experience with onboarding, migrating, or implementing SaaS platforms
  • Familiarity with distributed teams and remote collaboration
  • Agile or Prince2 experience is essential
  • PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Conduct end-to-end project management from initiation to completion
  • Scope project requirements and define objectives
  • Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project plans
  • Implement features using PSI applications
  • Collaborate with internal teams for project design and development
  • Ensure timely project delivery while maintaining quality standards
  • Create support documentation, including risk logs and requirement specifications

Benefits

  • 401(k) and pension plans with employer contributions
  • Enhanced paid time off policies
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts available
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Support for work-life balance and flexibility
  • Participation in wellness initiatives and professional development opportunities
  • Paid Volunteer Day to support community engagement
Full Job Description
Title: Project Manager

Location: Remote-US

Salary: $115K

About the Role

The Project Manager in PSI's Project Management team is responsible for providing end-to-end project management for PSI's general client implementations, including support with scoping, project design and implementation.

This is a permanent role (full -time), with flexible working but core availability through Monday-Friday office hours. The role is performed hybrid at our Olathe, KS office (18000 W 105th St. Olathe, KS 66061), with occasional opportunities to travel available for meetings, in-person workshops and delivery.

Role Responsibilities
  • Provide end-to-end project management.
  • Scope project requirements.
  • Develop and maintain a detailed project plan and monitor progress.
  • Implement features and functions for the projects using PSI applications
  • Collaborate with internal teams to design and develop projects.
  • Deliver projects on time ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Develop support documentation including risk logs and requirement specifications.
  • Develop, Maintain, and Monitor Stakeholder Management plans with internal and external teams.
  • Highlight and manage potential risks or malfunctions and act proactively to resolve issues.
  • Seek opportunities for improvement and suggest new projects.
  • Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and determine priorities.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a project manager in enterprise environments.
  • Proven experience managing enterprise-grade, rearchitected projects.
  • Extensive experience with stakeholder management.
  • Experience with onboarding, migrating, or implementing SaaS Platforms.
  • Experience working with distributed teams.
  • Agile or Prince2 experience.
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Proficiency in using web-based project management platforms like Azure DevOps, Jira, or MS Project.
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems and HTML/CSS.
  • Experience in the testing industry or assessment delivery platforms is a plus.

Benefits & Culture

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, your future, and your sense of purpose:
  • Retirement Benefits: 401(k), pension, or country-specific retirement plans with employer contributions
  • Generous Time Off: Enhanced paid time off/annual leave policies
  • Health & Wellbeing Coverage: Medical insurance tailored to your region, plus:
    • US: Dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
    • UK: Medical cashback plan including dental, vision, and income protection
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (US)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support whenever you need it
  • Work-Life Balance: We understand life happens outside of work, and we fully support flexibility
  • Wellness Culture: Regular global wellness initiatives to help you stay healthy and inspired
  • Future Planning: Tools and support to help you grow personally and professionally
  • Giving Back: Enjoy a Volunteer Day each year and opportunities to support our communities and industry

At PSI, we're more than just a workplace - we're a global team driven by shared values and real impact. If you're ready to be part of a company that's committed to your growth and well-being, we'd love to hear from you.

About Kao Corporation

Kao Corporation is a Japanese consumer goods company headquartered in Tokyo. It specializes in personal care, cosmetics, laundry and cleaning products, and has subsidiaries in several countries. The company was founded in 1887 and has a long history of innovation and sustainability. Kao is committed to reducing its environmental impact and has set ambitious targets for carbon reduction and waste reduction. The company is also known for its corporate social responsibility initiatives, including support for education and disaster relief.
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