Project Manager

Essential Job Functions:

• Guidance and Implementation:

o Provide expert guidance related to PMO processes and policies.

o Ensure that best practices are followed during project execution.

o Oversee the work of project management staff.

• Collaboration and Prioritization:

o Work closely with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.

o Align initiatives with organizational goals and strategic objectives.

• Personnel Management:

o Manage subordinate staff within the PMO.

o Monitor day-to-day performance and adherence to approved budgets.

o Hold full authority for personnel actions.

• Project and Department Oversight:

o Ensure that project and department milestones/goals are met.

o Adhere to approved budgets and resource allocations.

• Build key success metrics to evaluate the impact of various SOPs, templates, improvements, and overall governance structure

• Ensures appropriate IT processes and methods (e.g. SDLC) and application, technical, development, and architecture policies and standards in the completion of project work.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Business or Engineering or equivalent work experience
• 10+ years of IT Project/Program Management experience or equivalent, spanning multiple functional areas (supply chain, sales, marketing, IT, etc.)
• 1-3 years of supervisory experience (preferred)
• Proven experience in developing assessment and execution methodologies for new areas

Skills and Competencies

• Effective change manager, attention to detail, problem solving skills, enthusiasm, assertiveness, and ability to be hands on as needed.
• Able to quickly develop deep understanding of business from a cultural & operational perspective.
• Results oriented, pragmatic executor.
• Consumer Products Industry experience and experience working in regulated environment (preferred)
• Influencing: Demonstrates clear leadership and the ability to influence and persuade. Develops influential relationships internally and externally at all levels.
• Leadership and Communication:

o Strong leadership skills to guide teams effectively.

o Excellent communication abilities for collaboration across departments.

• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving:

o Ability to analyze complex situations and make informed decisions.

o Creative problem-solving skills to address challenges.

• Project Management Proficiency:

o Familiarity with project management methodologies and tools.

o Experience in managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables.

o Project, Program, and/or Agile certification (preferred)

• Financial Acumen:

o Understanding of budget management and resource allocation.

o Ability to ensure projects adhere to approved budgets.