Senior Project Manager

Wolverine Worldwide•Rockford, MI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager participates in and leads major corporate projects that affect multiple business units. The role requires coordinating simultaneous projects, partnering with stakeholders at all organizational levels, and making project decisions aligned with Wolverine Worldwide’s corporate goals and strategies. General responsibilities include strategic planning, high-level project definition, detailed planning, progress and budget tracking, problem resolution, and project implementation. The Senior Project Manager is accountable for projects to Project Sponsors, Business Owners, or other Senior Leadership Team members. The role also provides strategic advice to stakeholders, mentorship on project management practices, and support for the continuous improvement and consistent adoption of Solution Delivery standards, governance, tools, templates, reporting, and ways of working. This position works in a normal office environment under a flexible hybrid schedule of three days in the office and two days remotely; some travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or its foreign equivalent, in a business discipline, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Eight or more years of project management experience, including multidisciplinary project leadership.
Ability to lead in formal and informal structures, including highly matrixed environments, and effectively manage upward.
Ability to operate as part of a team.
Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, internally and externally.
Ability to perform effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

MBA.
IT project management experience is strongly preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and participate in project leadership, including defining scope and requirements, evaluating solutions, selecting vendors, planning resources, developing milestone schedules and decision points, and planning and executing communications.
Lead entire projects and remain accountable to Project Sponsors, Business Owners, or other Senior Leadership Team members on a per-project basis.
Serve as a strategic consultant on projects, conduct contingency planning, and advise stakeholders about observed risks, issues, or concerns.
Track project progress, including maintaining detailed project plans, managing scope, identifying and resolving risks and issues, overseeing project budgets, and reporting status.
Use proven methods, processes, templates, and techniques to complete project tasks.
Mentor corporate stakeholders on project management methods and practices.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve Solution Delivery project management standards, governance, tools, templates, reporting, and ways of working, while promoting consistency and adoption across project teams.
Maintain technical and business proficiency through formal education and work assignments.
Perform duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Perform other duties as required or assigned by the manager.