Project Manager II

Wesco • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

6d • $79,772 - $103,704

About The Position

The Project Manager II manages and oversees projects from beginning to end, with responsibility for scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, and outside vendors. The role ensures projects are completed on time and within budget, prepares project-status reports for upper management, and may work on complex tasks with occasional direction in certain aspects of the work.

The position defines project goals and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, develops project plans and communications, coordinates resources and personnel, and monitors milestones, dependencies, and the critical path. It also supports continuous improvement by developing employees' capability with improvement tools, leading improvement events, aligning activities with corporate safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals, and addressing root causes and waste through sustainable corrective actions.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• At least 3 years of experience directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proven ability to oversee people and processes to achieve objectives.
• Ability to build strong business relationships with other functional areas to support mutual objectives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflows and processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal, conflict-management, and negotiation skills, including strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees effectively.
• Ability to conduct research into project-related issues and products.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years of experience directing work in a large-scale project management capacity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and related communications documents.
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders, and liaise with stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Develop employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools and lead continuous improvement events.
• Align activities with corporate goals for safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Perform root-cause analysis on gaps, identify waste, and work with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend budget changes.
• Negotiate with other department managers to acquire required personnel.
• Assess the need for additional staff or consultants and make appropriate staffing adjustments during the project cycle.
• Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and the critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential concerns, and devise contingency plans.

Benefits

• For eligible employees, benefits may include paid time off, medical coverage, dental coverage, vision coverage, and retirement savings plans.
• For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to applicable plan terms.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree