Manager I, Project

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Windsor, CT

17d•$95,700 - $140,288•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees planning and execution of strategic and cross-functional projects. This role will partner with Operational and Digital leaders to drive execution on strategic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, High School Diploma or GED(accredited) and four years of relevant work experience.
Five years of relevant work experience.
Working understanding of Agile & Waterfall approaches to Digital Projects
Ability to excel in a fluid and fast-paced environment
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, including oral and written
Ability to appropriately apply Change Management tools/techniques
Flexibility to travel for business needs, up to 15%
Must have, or be willing to obtain, a REAL ID or TSA-approved alternative for potential air travel or federal property access.

Nice To Haves

Project management certification (PMP, CSM, or equivalent) preferred
Willingness to pursue formal project management certification post-hire if not already obtained

Responsibilities

Lead planning and execution of serving as the primary point of contact between stakeholders and functional delivery teams.
Partner with stakeholders to define, refine, and manage project scope, schedule, and budget, including navigating evolving or ambiguous requirements.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, resource forecasts, and status reporting to ensure alignment with business priorities.
Facilitate effective communication across functions, proactively identifying risks, issues, and decision points.
Prepare and present clear project performance updates (status, risks, dependencies, tradeoffs) to leadership and stakeholders.
Influence and negotiate priorities, scope adjustments, and delivery tradeoffs while maintaining strong working relationships.
Establish and maintain project governance, documentation, and controls appropriate for project size and complexity.
Support continuous improvement of project management practices as project volume and complexity increase.
Coach and guide project team members, reinforcing accountability, collaboration, and delivery discipline.