Project Manager - Operations

Pace® Analytical Services•Huntersville, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for driving and delivering operational business initiatives, processes, and program leadership. Develops and manages intake processes, ensures consistency in project management practices, develops project health scorecards, and delivers reporting to leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, project management, or a related field; AND five (5) years of program or project management experience; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Operational practices related to continuous improvement, process design, and systems effectiveness.
Strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
Effective communication methods for working with staff, stakeholders, and customers.
Techniques for influencing and driving behavioral or organizational change.
Methods for delivering constructive feedback and supporting professional development.
Principles and techniques for effective oral presentations.
Relevant computer applications and systems.
Proper business English, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Techniques for interacting with diverse individuals in person and via telephone.
Planning, organizing, and managing complex programs and projects.
Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and standards.
Collaborating effectively across teams, leadership, and customer groups.
Facilitating alignment and resolving differences among stakeholders.
Applying critical thinking and problem-solving to evaluate solutions and outcomes.
Interpreting and applying standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions.
Demonstrating strong decision-making and analytical skills.
Communicating clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Managing multiple priorities and driving projects to completion.
Utilizing project management tools, systems, and software.
Exercising initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
Contributing to team and organizational goals.
Building and maintaining effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Defines and maintains Project Management Office (PMO) processes and the overall project management approach for initiatives.
Develops and manages work plans, including integrated plans across initiatives.
Partners with key stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.
Establishes and tracks key performance metrics for project execution and reporting.
Prepares and delivers regular status reports, including project health updates and monthly summaries.
Monitors the effectiveness of actions taken and continuously improves program performance.
Identifies, documents, and tracks project risks and issues.
Manages cross-functional team risks and issues; escalates concerns as appropriate.
Develops and maintains governance models, including stakeholder structures and meeting cadences.
Identifies gaps and implements corrective or preventative action plans.
Contributes to departmental efficiency by recommending improvements and actively participating in team initiatives.
Promotes and supports the mission of Pace through professional, cooperative interactions with customers and staff.