Project Manager 2

Position Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of a wide variety of transformation projects (digital, channel, sales, training, etc.). Uses project management skills to manage project roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, define project deliverables, provide customer and reporting structures and ensure quality of projects. Identifies the technical approach to be used on a given project and manages the system development process. Documents opportunities to integrate systems and resources to fulfill project requirements.

Position Responsibilities (continued)

• Provides daily support for managing delivery of project tasks, activities, milestones and resources
• Develops, maintains, and manages project requirements, plans, timeline, issues, risks and challenges
• Supports Senior Associates and Managers to drive a large program or multiple projects
• Manages budget for assigned project(s), develops and monitors project/program plan(s), and adjusts resources and priorities accordingly
• Aligns cross-functional department & business units
• Works with cross functional teams to document/analyze business processes and data, architect solutions, present business cases, facilitate business case reviews and lead implementation projects
• Establishes program communication plan across the organization
• Prepares and presents progress reports for Senior Management
• Utilizes change management & communication plans to drive successful implementation of improvement actions
• Works with Management and Senior Leaders to implement project strategies that support their business
• Supports and helps coordinate finance initiatives, which involve cross team collaboration
• Uses standard project management techniques and tools to plan and implement solutions
• Works with process owners and coordinators to ensure their departments have planned the resources needed to effectively use the new processes and systems
• Documents changes to existing procedures and systems
• Follows up with process owners and leaders to ensure implemented tools, designs and systems are working as expected
• Performs additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Project Management principles, methods, tools & software
• Strong knowledge with Process improvement best practices, Business processes, applications & workflow, Process Mapping/Documentation skills
• Proven abilities to collaborate and facilitate projects among cross-functional teams
• Proficient knowledge with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Mapics
• Strong skills with data gathering, cleansing, analysis, database applications & reporting tools (Balanced Scorecards/ Six Sigma or similar methods)
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail & accuracy of work/projects; deliver high quality work
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; strong business acumen
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams and build relationships
• Able to apply good judgement, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job
• Experience 8+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Six Sigma, Lean engineering a plus

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or like Disciplines
• PMP certification is strongly preferred