Project Manager Sr Commercial

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Bannockburn, IL

9d•$106,370 - $138,160

About The Position

Under direction, oversees large and complex, integrated program(s)/ projects. Implements work scope, provides program/project planning, budget, and administration, and develops related operational policies and procedures. This role will primarily focus on, planning, development, testing, and implementation of solutions to gain operational efficiencies and effectiveness within the Stericycle Compliance Solutions business unit. Key knowledge areas include; sales strategy, phone system/call routing/productivity enhancement, comp plans, value delivery, and training. Individual is expected to work independently with limited guidance and understand how and when to escalate issues, risks, etc.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree an emphasis in business or communication or the equivalent in related work experience
7 years of Sales and/or Marketing experience in a service-oriented industry, including three or more years of project management experience

Nice To Haves

PMP Certification

Responsibilities

Project Planning
Leads the coordination with Stericycle business sponsors to define the requirements and scope for global strategic projects
Identifies resources needed for project teams
Schedules tasks, deadlines, and key milestones. Looks for ways to mitigate resource constraints and other risks, associated with the timeline
Establishes best practices for managing projects
Leads project assignments with limited direction and has the autonomy to make decisions and recommendations in accordance to policy, procedures, standards, and guidelines
Leads all project deliverables and resources, ensuring adherence to scope, timeline, and budget
Project Execution
Works with resources to execute on global projects/ business initiates
Manages the project lifecycle including requirements, development, testing, and launch.
Direct accountability for project delivery
Must implement effective and efficient business solutions, perform management and oversight of complex projects, and provide ongoing strategic direction to project teams
Project Reporting
Leads business-process analysis and process-improvement activities when business analyst resources are not available
Meets with business sponsors on a regular basis to communicate project progress and discuss issues
Resolves issues with the appropriate level of management.
Effectively manages “scope creep” by building consensus about the necessity to change the original project plan
Develops FAQ’s and/or documentation to transition knowledge to system administration support staff
Performs research; produces and/or markets project(s) and/or product(s)
Opportunity to contribute to evolution of PM practices and potential business practices
Ensures that programs and projects are designed to support and implement company goals and strategic objectives
Perform other duties and responsibilities, as assigned