Job DescriptionAs the Manager - Project Management, you will manage and direct a team of project managers and coordinators, which you will assist in hiring in conjunction with the existing team. You will also be expected to occasionally manage projects as needed. You will be responsible for managing scope, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will also ensure project team milestones/goals are met. You will oversee subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their job and have authority for personnel actions.
Responsibilities: - Define project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and sales teams
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
- Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis.
- Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Determine and assess need for additional staff or consultants
- Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within project team.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
- Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Manage changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devise contingency plans.
Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree required
- PM Certification preferred
- 5-7 years experience in business and project management principles, including strategic planning and resource allocation
- Preferably in electrical wholesale/distribution, electrical contracting, and/or in electrical/switchgear manufacturing
- 3 years experience direct work, with a team, in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
- 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
- Ability to spot key risks upfront and mitigate
- Ability to bring quick focus to key issues and priorities
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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.
For eligible positions, compensation may also include participation in a bonus or sales compensation plan paid according to achievement against sales targets and/or business objectives. Depending on the role, equity and other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of a total compensation package. In addition, Wesco offers a full range of benefits such as paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and retirement savings plans for eligible employees. More information about benefits is available here.
About the TeamAt 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 that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.
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