Sales Project Manager III - Grid Services

Wesco•Pittsburgh, PA

9d•Remote

About The Position

Wesco is seeking a highly organized, commercially minded Project Manager III to support complex customer opportunities involving warehouse and inventory management solutions for the utility and data center markets. The role manages projects from beginning to end, ensuring completion on time and within budget, and oversees scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, and outside vendors. The position prepares status reports for upper management and contributes to moderately complex project work. Work is generally independent and collaborative.

Requirements

Associate’s degree required.
Five 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.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Seven years of experience directing work in a large-scale project management capacity preferred.

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 related communications documents.
Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders, and liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Develop employees’ self-sufficiency in 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 required personnel.
Assess the need for additional staff or consultants and make appropriate staffing adjustments during the project cycle.
Set and manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders; delegate tasks and responsibilities.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and 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.