Manage all aspects of projects from initiation to close, including scope, schedule, cost, staffing, vendors and reporting. Develop project plans, track milestones, perform root-cause analysis and continuous improvement, prepare budgets, communicate with stakeholders, resolve issues, and deliver progress reports to leadership.
As a Project Manager II, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You will have overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will prepare reports for upper management regarding status of projects. You will gain exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function while occasionally directed in several aspects of the work.
Responsibilities:
- Directs and manages project development from beginning to end.
- Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis.
- Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Develops employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools.
- Functions as leader for continuous improvement events.
- Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost.
- Performs root-cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action.
- Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes.
- Negotiates with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel.
- Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle.
- Sets and manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel.
- Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team.
- Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
- Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
- Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans.
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3 years required, 5 years experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
- Manage changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans
- Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
- Proven ability to oversee people and processes to achieve objectives
- Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers
- Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required, including strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees effectively
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
- Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
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About UsThis amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.
This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.
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