Project Manager

The Project Manager should have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. The goal is to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization. The Project Manager must be able to make frequent trade-offs between business targets and projects and/or operational performance.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Makes recommendations and implements approved organization-wide policies impacting operations that are consistent with business needs and culture

• Organizes and prioritizes value driven operational projects and drives them to timely completion

• Assists in the definition of project scope, budget, and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and technical feasibility

• Reviews and analyzes operational responsibilities, timelines, and stakeholders to focus on long term success

• Attends regular business segment leader meetings, helping the team gather, analyze, and organize projects, track project progress, and move them to quality completion

• Performs risk management to minimize and forecast project risks

• Establishes and maintains a relationship with third parties/vendors

• Manages and recommends changes to project scope, project schedule and project costs as needed

• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

• Maintains a project portfolio including a breakdown of each initiative and how they line up from a priority perspective

• Measures project performance and results using appropriate tools and techniques

• Presents to stakeholders and reports on progress, problems, and solutions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Excel

• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all job levels and relay information in legible reports to leadership

• Demonstrated ability to understand and evaluate problems and present solutions

• Excellent presentation skills in order to effectively describe an initiative or process

• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach

• Ability to understands the internal climate of the organization, define the most productive channels of communication, and uses such channels to achieve goals and objectives

• Demonstrates the firm’s core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with corporate culture.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years’ experience in business and/or operations involving strategic execution

• A Bachelor’s degree in business or related field helpful, with additional professional development or designations

• PMP, Six-Sigma, or ACP certification highly preferred

• Proficiency in project management software tools

• Proven project management expertise across multiple business operations and functions

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

• This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract.  The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the organization.  All requirements may be subject to reasonable accommodation to applicants and colleagues who need them for medical or religious reasons.

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