Project Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers • Keene, MI

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager is responsible for managing medium size programs and projects independently or specific section(s) of large complex projects, including all project stages and phases from initiation, to execution and implementation in order to support assigned teams, functions or company-wide strategic initiatives in areas of new business, network moves, business enhancements, cross functional programs, and acquisitions on multi million dollar impacts to our company. Working in close collaboration with the project teams (Directors and above) and all internal and external project stakeholders, the Project Manager establishes a comprehensive project plan and ensures all project work streams are properly planned and executed, from initial scoping to final initiation and controls to seamlessly achieve successful completion of assigned projects. In this capacity, the Project Manager is expected to utilize, develop, and evolve Project Management Methodology Plans for each project, as well as to stay current on industry data, systems, and technologies to effectively meet company needs and train employees and partners on the usage of the implemented systems.

Requirements

• Advanced project management skills.
• Strong multi-tasking, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, while identifying priorities, communicating progress and ensuring deadlines are met
• Ability to work well with all levels of team members with different backgrounds and needs
• Ability to adjust priorities on short notice, manage interruptions and work well under pressure
• 5-7 Years of experience in within a business environment. Specific transportation, IT or retail related experience.
• Associate Degree - General Studies
• Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

Responsibilities

• Develop schedules for project initiation, planning, control, and closeout. This includes but is not limited to creating project plans, gathering project requirements, organizing all individuals involved, creating, facilitating, and developing task and action lists to hold all parties accountable and measuring success.
• Monitor, prepare analysis and report on the status of efforts, anticipating and identifying risks that inhibit the attainment of project goals. Facilitate risk management reviews.
• Conduct review meetings and post-mortems discussions at the end of each project milestones and phases.
• Determine objectives and measures upon which project success is evaluated by facilitating and gathering input from business and technical stakeholders. This includes building and managing relationships with project stakeholders to ensure 100% satisfaction with project and attainment of return on investment.
• Effectively and consistently communicate work progress internally and, as applicable, externally throughout each project.
• Travel to distribution centers, warehouses, dispatch centers and facilities to conduct requirements gathering, coaching, and training activities based on project needs.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees