Project Manager II

This position is based in Los Angeles Unincorporated County. Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.

About the role

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 the status of projects. You will gain exposure to 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.
• Liaises with project stakeholders on an ongoing 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 the acquisition of required personnel.
• Determines and assesses the need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during the 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 the 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3 years required, 5 years preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• 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.

Pay

$73,125 - $95,062 annually. This 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. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.

Benefits

Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include:

• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans

About the team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power, and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services, and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings.