Project Manager-Supplier Development & Systems

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

8d•$116,534 - $154,413•Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager will lead end-to-end project management activities in support of key global projects within the Global Sourcing organization. Project Managers have the authority to direct multi-disciplinary teams and the accountability for meeting/exceeding project objectives and organizational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Requirements

Minimum of 4-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the industrial mfg.
Excellent knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying project management principles to manage a large portfolio of complex projects to successful delivery.
Sound technology proficiency, including experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project Professional.
Leading project management skills including the ability to create detailed project plans, define scope, establish timelines/milestones, and manage project finances and budgets at the highest level.
Excellent customer service orientation, ensuring satisfaction of high-level customers and consistent communication throughout the most difficult projects.
Sound time management and organizational skills, coordinating internal and external resources, creative problem-solving when obstacles arise, prioritizing tasks, managing multiple deadlines and keeping others organized.
Excellent interpersonal skills to establish professional relationships built on mutual trust and respect, foster a shared sense of purpose in project teams, navigate and resolve conflict, moderate behaviors and foster collaborative working relationships across a diverse team and cross-functional project teams.
Excellent communication skills, (written, verbal, listening and presentation) able to liaise with internal and external stakeholders at all levels from leadership to support staff, and present influentially regarding project progress and risks.
Business acumen, critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve difficult issues and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.
Financial acumen and numerical ability to manage project budgets and finances to maximum effectiveness.
Skilled at navigating through ambiguity, leading project teams through change and building change management into project plans.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills to present project related updates, foster discussion regarding project plans and elicit contributions and discussion from stakeholders.
Agile project management approach with an ability to help teams pivot approaches to meet project needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience within the new product development and in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in Lean Project Management implementation and transformation.
Experience with Wrike, Jira, Confluence, or similar project management systems

Responsibilities

Act as a subject matter expert for project management, advising others on best practices.
Oversee pre-project preparation, including the analysis, design, budget, communication and assess project design resource capabilities and needs.
Facilitate project planning events to create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), develop overall project schedule and drive critical path activities.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and develop rapid learning cycle programs to close those gaps.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to define budget, develop project financial justification and regularly forecast project costs.
Create and maintain project plans and other documentation defining project objectives, scope, deliverables, resource allocation, roles and responsibilities, timelines, and quality gates for each project phase.
Assemble project teams of subject matter experts and assign responsibilities and tasks, engaging third parties as needed when internal resources are unavailable or specialized knowledge is needed.
Schedule, lead, and/or participate actively in project meetings, facilitating clear communication, taking detailed notes, and updating project plans/trackers to ensure efficient follow-up and execution of actions to keep stakeholders accountable.
Tailor predictive and adaptive project management approaches for best project fit.
Facilitate risk identification events to drive risk response plans and lead risk management sessions throughout the project life cycle.
Understand and mitigate against risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies and contingency plans address broader issues and provide all-encompassing issues to large obstacles.
Own the overall information flow of project information and decision points, communicating effectively with key team members and partners at key junctions of projects to facilitate smooth delivery.
Leverage Lean Project Management methodologies.
Holds project teams accountable and pushes back on contractors and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
Mentor project team members in Lean Project Management methodologies and other best practices to drive effective and efficient project execution.
Define project success metrics and track project status, budget, and delivery, advising of delays and revised delivery dates or costs as required.
Lead the project team through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring & controlling, and closure phases of the project.
Measure project outcomes and analyze data to assess the project's impact on and delivery to the customer.
Deliver status updates and reports to customers, project teams, leaders, and third parties at an agreed upon cadence, leveraging various communication methods to ensure customers feel heard and information flows effectively.
Evaluate the success of projects against predefined objectives and customer expectations and collect feedback from stakeholders to identify areas for improvement.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.

Benefits

Medical & Prescription
Dental
Vision
Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Group Life Insurance
Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
Wellbeing Resources including Employee Assistance Program
Family Forming Benefits (i.e., Adoption and Fertility support)
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Company Shutdown days
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Other Leaves
Paid Parental Time
Military Leave
401(k) Retirement Savings
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP) offering traditional and Roth 401(k) options and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) component
Annual ESOP company contributions of over 11% of eligible earnings (3% Core, up to 3.5% Match, Variable Periodic)