5-7 years of project management experience in a cross-functional environment
Strong independent work ethic with minimal supervision
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
Proven planning, organizational, and time management abilities
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office tools
Responsibilities
Collaborate with stakeholders to define project needs and scope
Organize and lead enterprise-wide projects from initiation to completion
Prepare and manage comprehensive project plans and timelines
Track project progress against milestones and budget
Deliver communications and progress reports to senior leaders
Resolve project-related issues to minimize delays
Conduct post-implementation analysis for continuous improvement
Benefits
Opportunity to work on diverse, enterprise-wide projects
Engagement with multiple functional areas and stakeholders
Potential for professional growth in project management
Exposure to a dynamic manufacturing environment
Flexible work hours with potential for overtime
Full Job Description
Position Summary:
Vallen's Operations Support Manager-Int Supply (PRIME Team Project Manager) is an individual contributor position responsible for managing enterprise-wide project initiatives that cross multiple functional areas (IT, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Marketing, etc.) and may impact both Vallen and/or customer business operations. They ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the stakeholders.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and define project need, definition, scope, timeline, and resources for successful project delivery.
Organizes and leads enterprise-wide projects. Project management duties include but are not limited to:
Prepares and manages project plans and sub-plans
Determines scope definition and project targets/milestones
Designs the project schedule/timeline; sets project expectations
Formulates the execution and delivery details
Process Improvement facilitation and Process Mapping
Track progress against milestones, budgetary guidelines or other performance indicators for quality, reliability, schedule, and cost
Prepare and deliver senior leader and stakeholder communications and project progress reports
Take action to resolve and/or coordinate the resolution of problems to minimize delays or required project extensions
Coordinate and/or assist with developing test plans, scenarios, and scripts; tracks go and no-go testing results for successful go-live activities
Ensure projects are completed on time and within established quality standards
Sign off on project completion
Conduct post-implementation analysis for continuous process/project delivery improvement
Serve as a liaison between project teams, external clients, or other functional areas of the organization
Prepare change management plans
Lead and facilitate change management activities
Job Qualifications:
Strong ability to work independently with little supervision
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to influence the actions of others
Demonstrate planning, organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills
Quality mindset with attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Proficiency with Microsoft Tools
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
Long periods of time working on a computer and performing repetitive key-boarding activities.
Work may be in a manufacturing environment and could have exposure to dirt, smoke, heat, cold, etc.
Safety protection may be required while in the customer's facility (hand, foot, and eye or other as dictated by the customer's safety protocols).
Overtime hours may be required with little advanced notice.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee may be required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to adjust focus, and may require the ability to distinguish color.
About Vallen
Vallen is a leading provider of industrial distribution solutions for the manufacturing, construction, and maintenance industries. The company offers a wide range of products and services, including safety equipment, tools, and supplies, as well as inventory management and logistics solutions. Vallen was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Belmont, North Carolina. The company has more than 170 locations across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Vallen is committed to providing high-quality products and services to its customers, and has received numerous awards and recognitions for its performance and innovation.
