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Kronos Project Manager Jobs in Montana (NOW HIRING)

Shipping/Receiving Lead

Billings, MT · On-site

$20.50 - $27/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... Kronos timekeeping, time-off requests, and overtime compliance. (5%) Input data into MRP ... change management, project execution, and kaizen activities within their assigned area of ...

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How much do kronos project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for kronos project manager in Montana is $94,246.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $112,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Kronos Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Kronos Project Manager, you need a solid background in project management, experience with workforce management systems, and often a bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or a related field. Familiarity with Kronos (UKG) platforms, project management software (like MS Project or Jira), and relevant certifications (such as PMP or Kronos certifications) are highly valued. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help you effectively coordinate teams and manage stakeholder expectations. These competencies are crucial for ensuring the successful and timely delivery of complex Kronos implementations that meet organizational needs.

What are some common challenges faced by a Kronos Project Manager during system implementation?

Kronos Project Managers often encounter challenges such as managing tight implementation timelines, coordinating across multiple departments, and ensuring seamless data migration from legacy systems to Kronos. They must balance stakeholder expectations while customizing workflows to fit organizational needs and navigating potential resistance to new processes. Effective communication, detailed project planning, and strong change management skills are essential to overcome these hurdles and ensure a successful deployment.

What is a Kronos Project Manager?

A Kronos Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the implementation, upgrade, or optimization of Kronos workforce management software within an organization. They coordinate project timelines, manage resources, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of Kronos solutions. Their role involves leading cross-functional teams, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring the system aligns with business requirements. Kronos Project Managers often have experience in IT project management, human resources, and workforce management systems.

What cities in Montana are hiring for Kronos Project Manager jobs?

Cities in Montana with the most Kronos Project Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Kronos Project Manager job openings in Montana as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,246 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Shipping/Receiving Lead

Simpson Strong-Tie

Billings, MT • On-site

$20.50 - $27/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago


Simpson Strong-Tie rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 27 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Shipping/Receiving Lead, you will be responsible for delivering operational targets and leading an engaged warehouse team. Responsible for driving safety, quality, continuous improvement, associate development and team engagement. You are also responsible for the operating results of your assigned area and must proactively identify any risks to safety, quality and productivity. You must also lead and coach root cause problem solving, coordinate resource requirements, effectively communicate priorities, and escalate issues within your area and across shifts. This is a 2nd shift position working 4pm to 2:30am. That's year one.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING(% of Time)

First line support for warehouse associates. Responsible for problem solving issues and missed targets within your assigned area utilizing 5 Why Root Cause Analysis techniques with your staff and reporting out the findings of the analysis including necessary performance management or improvement countermeasures. Call out goals by role verbally when reviewing this section. (25%)

Responsible for cross training, teaching and coaching your staff to work productively both as part of a team and individually. Review daily/weekly goals with associates. Effective and timely communication of appropriate information daily, weekly and monthly to all direct reports, peers and management by utilizing informal and formal communications - one on ones, huddles, meetings, memos, etc. Must know all the jobs performed by your team members so you can relieve associates, fill in for absentees, or help associates who need assistance or are falling behind. (25%)

Review, prioritize, and execute daily operations; coordinate and administer daily interaction between the assigned area of responsibility, across shifts, and all other plant departments. (25%)

Ensure compliance with established standards and execution of procedures involving employee safety, housekeeping and other plant programs; Use standardized work audit sheets to do daily checks of team members to make sure all associates are following standardized work to surface and fix problems. (10%)

Ensure compliance with administrative and reporting procedures including Kronos timekeeping, time-off requests, and overtime compliance. (5%)

Input data into MRP (Bluescreen) and review paperwork. Analyze information and follow-up on errors, exceptions and opportunities. Identify, coordinate and implement opportunities for improvement and accountability in these information flow processes. (5%)

Responsible for change management, project execution, and kaizen activities within their assigned area of accountability. (5%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you've got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Simpson Strong-Tie Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) Certification (will certify at hire) required.
  • 5 years related manufacturing experience or training.
  • 2 years experience leading or managing others, preferred.
  • Math and Measurements: Able to apply basic Algebra and Geometry concepts. Able to add, subtracts, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimal equivalents. Able to read a tape measure to 1/32" tolerance, to use combination squares to measure angles to +/- 1 degree and ability to use and read a micrometer and interpret blueprints.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of Elimination of waste, Continuous Improvement, 6S, Kaizen & Kanban.
  • Interpersonal Skills: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. The ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
  • Speaking: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
  • Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving variables encountered during the manufacturing process.
  • Problem Solving/Critical Thinking: Ability to identify options for solving a problem encountered during the manufacturing process. The ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.s

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSAND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demandsand work environment characteristicsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions ofthis job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employeeis regularly required tostand, walk,see,talk,andhear.The employeeis occasionally required tosit.This roleoperateslarge equipment and needs to constantly position self tomaintainthe operation of equipment.While performing the duties of this job, the employee mustpossessthe ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with proper equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regularly worksaround moving mechanical parts.Noiselevel is loud.The job may risk exposure to dust,heatand/or cold,wetor humid conditions.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 0% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, non-exempt position is located in Billings MT.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

PAY

$28.46 - $45.53 / hour


REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

  • Quarterly Bonuses/Commission:You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue - directly or indirectly - and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
  • Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with our values and commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our communities, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that our employment decisions are based on your qualifications and merit, and our business needs.


Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful drug screen and criminal background check, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.


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