Project Manager- Bilingual Spanish

Avnet•Phoenix, AZ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Who We Are: At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet! Applicants for this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days in office per week) Job Summary: Avnet Americas Operations Project Management team is seeking bilingual candidate fluent in both English and Spanish, project manager, who will be based out of the corporate office in Phoenix, AZ with occasional travel to locations in Mexico. Plans, leads, monitors and coordinates activities related to technology and business projects and programs. Manages projects or assigned projects subcomponents to ensure cost, schedule, scope and deliverable requirements are met. Interfaces and communicates progress of projects.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge and application of principles, theories and concepts.
Complete knowledge of all job functions and the broad industry best practices, techniques and standards.
Develops solutions to complex problems where analysis of situations and/or data requires in-depth evaluation of variables.
Determine best approach to achieve results and provide suggestions to improve policies and procedures.
Work is performed independently and requires the exercise of judgment and discretion.
Exercises considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments.
Work may be reviewed at a high-level.
May represent the organization as a primary contact on assignments and/or projects.
Interacts with senior professionals and management and frequently coordinates work between departments or organizations.
Typically 5+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.
Multilingual, fluent in both English and Spanish
Job to be based in Phoenix, Arizona; must be willing to relocate at own expense.

Nice To Haves

Typically works on more large scale, complex, high risk projects including GIS projects

Responsibilities

Using project management principals, theories, techniques and tools, manages time, cost, schedules, quality, procurement, communication, and risk.
Directs and coordinates activities of assigned project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
Provides leadership of project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Determines methods and resources needed to achieve project goals, and develops and maintains a detailed work (project) plan.
Coordinates activities and works collaboratively with all stakeholders across departments.
Facilitates meetings to discuss issues and implementation strategies and solicit alternative points of view.
Facilitates problem-solving; and decision-making.
Formulates conclusions, recommendations and develops options.
Effectively presents and justifies findings and recommendations to management and customers, as appropriate, to gain approval.
May manage projects and programs that cross multiple departments/regions throughout the company.
May manage vendor relationships and serve as a liaison between vendors and project team members and leadership.
May manage vendors including cost, quality, and schedules.
Identifies, manages and mitigates issues and risks.
Other duties as assigned.