Senior Project Manager
Job Description: - Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors to achieve project milestones, maintain budgets, and SAFELY deliver scopes of work that achieve all specified KPIs.- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.- Develop risk assessments and manage mitigation plans.- Facilitate Design – Bid – Build process with client.- Establish and maintain strong relationships/partnerships with customers and with third parties/vendors; always striving for a happy, satisfied customer.- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.- Meet budgetary objectives and adjust address project constraints based on financial analysis.- Ensure the project experience and results delivered measure up to the highest standards and expectations of both the internal and external customer.- Assist in tracking and resolving issues that may arise through the course of a project and escalating when necessary to senior management.- Utilize communication tools, including project dashboards, meeting minutes, and customer facing presentations to ensure internal and external stakeholders are aligned to project progress.- Develop a detailed project plan/schedule and monitor and track progress. Requirements: - BS/BA in Business Admin/Management, Industrial Engineering or related field required. PMP certification a plus.- 5 – 7 years of successful project management & progressive leadership experience in a large and multi-site setting, characterized by a high level of customer focus, employee engagement and a culture of accountability preferably in e-commerce/retail distribution & fulfillment, software, automation, and/or logistics.- Candidate should have experience managing Design – Bid – Build projects.- Ability to work in high pressure, high stress situations/environments and maintain composure and professionalism. throughout, handling and rising above confrontation to maintain focus on achieving project goals.- Ability to read and understand automated system design drawings/layouts.- Must be a staunch customer advocate and be able to build relationships and establish trust, respect, competence, and confidence with the customer at all levels, including executive levels.- A dedicated self-starter, action-oriented decision maker and problem-solver with a positive energy and attitude.- Strong business acumen, financial, organizational and project management skills.- Demonstrates high ethical and professional standards.- Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills. Clear & professional oral and written communication with a demonstrated ability to work with all levels of employees.- Experience preparing client facing presentations.- Proficient with MS office, MS Project.- Travel to KPI Centers of Excellence (COEs), corporate offices, and/or project sites required as necessary.(Estimate 25%-50%).This position has no direct reports however will manage 3rd party suppliers/vendors and employees working on their assigned projects, both onsite and remote. Will guide/direct site supervisors/leads and collaborate with fellow project and program managers. Benefits: - Medical Insurance- Dental Insurance- Vision Insurance- Health Care Concierge Service- 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth)- Company paid Basic Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability- Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity Insurance- Pet Insurance- Milk Stork Program- Wellness Program with gift card redemption and wellness challenges- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 10 Holidays)- Training & Development Apply tot his job Apply To this Job