The VCA Program Management Office will be responsible for leading the portfolio of projects to drive delivery of strategic growth agenda, fulfilling our financial commitment in our AEP and IVCP.

The team collaborates closely with the VCA Senior Leadership Team along with IT, Digital, Pricing leaders, as well with their MVH counterparts in Strategy and the Transformation Office, providing ongoing portfolio visibility by reviewing all active and planned projects and recommending strategic decisions regarding selection and approval of new projects, changes in project priorities, and allocation of resources to all projects in the portfolio .

The Project Manager helps to manage a subset of programs to deliver on the business' AEP and IVCP targets in concert with other PMO managers, PMO leader and the SLT. This role is responsible for end-to-end project management efforts, including the use and deployment of Project Management methodologies and best practices.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Support and drive the set of strategic growth and cost-savings initiatives that will be necessary to achieve our long-term IVCP growth plans; as a Project Manager you will be responsible for specific set of initiatives

• Support and embed the new project management and delivery process for VCA from project charter, recommendation, launch, and steady state

• Report to PMO Leader / SLT on any delays, interdependencies, risks or issues related to the completion of the projects including resourcing and costs.

• Manage cross functional project leaders to successfully deliver all initiatives on a timely basis

• Developing and maintaining harmonious partnerships across the organization to achieve results through win-win relationships.

• Fulfill other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in program/project management, business strategy, or financial planning.
• PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc).
• Familiarity with project management software and analytics tools (ex: Smartsheet) preferred
• Ability to read, write, and speak English

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Agility and resilience to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Manages Complexity
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Drives Results
• Instills Trust
• Nimble Learning

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Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).