Application Process:

You must complete this exercise to be considered for this role.

Please send your resume as well as an answer to the question below in lieu of a cover letter. This is a short exercise to simulate situations you might encounter in this role. It should take about 15 minutes and is intentionally open-ended, you can go into as much or little detail as you feel is necessary. Communicate in whatever ways work best for you (words, diagrams, etc.) to share your solution.

Be sure to label the document in this format: FirstName_LastName_SchellmanPMExercise

1. Cross-Functional Alignment
Tell me about a time two stakeholders disagreed on a project's approach or timeline.

• What were their two positions?
• How was it resolved, and who made the final call?
• What did you personally say or do that moved it forward?

2. Managing Dependencies
Give me a real example where a delay on one project put another at risk.

• When did you find out, and who did you go to first?
• What did they say back?
• How did it actually get resolved?

3. Portfolio Prioritization
Tell me about a time your own project got deprioritized or cut for another one.

• Why did the other project win, and what did you say to your sponsor?
• Did you conduct a lessons learned on it? What did it surface?
• Where did the project info/documentation end up - was it archived, handed off, or lost?

The Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of medium-scope projects that support business transformation and operational improvement. This role manages the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, stakeholder expectations, and PMO standards. The Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget, working collaboratively with business stakeholders and functional teams while receiving guidance from the Manager of ePMO on complex issues.

Essential Functions:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders

• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations

• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues

• Facilitate team collaboration and communication throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensure compliance with PMO methodologies, tools, and reporting standards

• Provide regular updates to stakeholders and leadership on project status and outcomes

• Escalate significant risks, issues, and decisions to the Manager, ePMO for guidance and resolution

• Support change management and adoption efforts as part of project delivery

• Document lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Project Management Fundamentals

• Strong project management fundamentals: planning, scheduling, budget, risk management, and execution skills

• Ability to develop detailed project schedules, work plans, and budgets

• Proficiency in risk identification and mitigation planning

• Leadership & Communication

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities

• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively, navigate organizational structures and influence without direct authority

• Business Acumen: Understanding of how project decisions affect departmental budget, resourcing, and priorities, and ability to communicate that impact clearly to stakeholders

• Tools and Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Confluence, Sharepoint, and JIRA, Wrike or other project management software

Education, Work Experience and Certifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or related field

• Experience: 3-5 years of project management experience, with increasing responsibility for planning and executing projects independently

• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

At Schellman, we strive to provide a flexible and balanced environment and therefore offer the opportunity to work remotely, unless otherwise stated in the job requirements. Connecting, collaborating and continuous education are also highly valued and therefore we require some travel annually for our Internal Service Delivery roles, which can include in-person training, team meet-ups, and strategy meetings. Service Delivery team members will also be required to travel based on business and client needs.