Project Manager III - ( Switchgear )

Wesco • Canton, MA

13h • $89,142 - $115,884

About The Position

The Project Manager III manages and oversees all aspects of a switchgear project to ensure it is completed on time and within budget. The role is responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, and outside vendors; preparing status reports for upper management; and contributing to moderately complex project work. Work is generally independent and collaborative.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree required.
• At least 5 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.
• Prior experience managing people and processes to achieve objectives.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to support mutual objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflows and processes to provide productive 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.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 7 years of experience directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large, complex project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders to support business goals.
• Develop full-scale project plans and 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’ ability to work independently with 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 personnel; assess staffing needs and make appropriate adjustments during the project cycle.
• Set and manage project expectations with team members and 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

• Paid time off
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement savings plans
• For eligible positions, participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan may be available, subject to plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

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