EPMO Sr Project Leader

Milwaukee Tool•Menomonee Falls, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The EPMO Senior Project Leader leads the definition, development, and deployment of strategic business initiatives. The role directs cross-functional team members and manages multiple workstreams within large, complex programs, while translating progress and challenges for Executive Leadership. It is part of a cross-functional team in a fast-paced transactional environment at the corporate office in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. The position will initially support a strategic global product sustainability initiative and is expected to transition to other enterprise priorities. Work may span business-process redesign, product-data governance, enterprise technology, systems integration, organizational change, and implementation-partner delivery. Periodic travel may be required, up to 15%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related professional experience.
Minimum of 3–5 years of related project management experience.
Previous experience facilitating and coaching using problem-solving, process-development, and/or behavior-change methods and tools.
Strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting.
Demonstrated ability to solve complex business and technical problems with practical solutions.
Ability to drive issue resolution with urgency and ownership.
Ability to make timely decisions and overcome obstacles in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Ability to establish project governance mechanisms, identify and manage interdependent schedules and project risks, and drive cross-functional accountability.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including MS Project or similar.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree pertinent to cross-functional business interactions.
Success managing multiple complex projects and changing priorities, making sound decisions, and working effectively in a matrix environment.
Working knowledge of product lifecycle management, product information management, master data management, and product data governance processes.
Experience with PLM, ERP, PIM, WMS, or other enterprise data and technology platforms.
Prosci Certified Change Practitioner.
PMP or PMI certification.
Six Sigma certification or training.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute project plans, charters, and governance documents, and drive team accountability for completing tasks.
Build credibility and trust across business units and functions, influencing project teams and professionals at all levels.
Challenge the status quo and pursue sustainable solutions that provide long-term business value.
Maintain a broad view of project scope and evaluate initiatives against business priorities, including interdependencies with adjacent programs.
Translate project issues into clear, concise business impacts for leadership.
Inspire project teams and stakeholders to deliver change aligned with the future-state vision.
Ask questions and constructively challenge subject matter experts and leaders to achieve clarity and alignment.
Schedule and facilitate project meetings, prepare agendas, and promptly share discussion notes and action items.
Track project schedules and maintain visibility for team members and stakeholders to support adherence to timelines.
Establish appropriate metrics and report progress, achievements, and results through executive reporting, management updates, and organizational best-practice sharing.
Develop what-if scenarios to identify effective future-state solutions and understand their financial impacts.
Work with business teams to establish test plans and methodologies and determine appropriate testing to verify the reliability of improvements or changes.
Ensure changes are integrated through follow-up communication, perseverance, and consistency.
Identify and escalate project hurdles or roadblocks when needed.
Develop and deliver project-management training as needed and build the skills of functional leaders and associates through hands-on interaction and mentoring.