Senior Project Manager

AIT Worldwide Logistics•Palatine, IL

11d•$74,980 - $112,480

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager directs, coordinates, implements, executes, controls, and completes large, complex, or multifunctional projects while aligning them with the organization’s strategy, commitments, and goals. The role manages projects from initiation through closure, focusing on business application deployment and optimization, business and process change management, and, when required, infrastructure and security projects. The Senior Project Manager uses established PMO tools and deliverables and assists other Project Managers with project management and change delivery. The position leads cross-functional teams and oversees project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, requirements, risks, issues, communications, and deliverables. It ensures projects meet timelines, budgets, specifications, and quality expectations, provides regular updates and operational metrics to senior leadership, and fosters a collaborative working environment. The stated wage range is $74,980 to $112,480 and may vary based on geography and the candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of experience in project management, change management, business application deployment, and/or knowledge of business process management.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail, organizational ability, and analytical capability.
Knowledge of or hands-on experience with PMO practices and Waterfall or Agile methodology.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects effectively.
Advanced knowledge of the MS business suite, TMS, and AS 400.
Ability to build and explain complex spreadsheet models and logistics strategy to internal and external customers.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage vendors and project stakeholders.
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of logistics operations.

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement to complete projects on time and within budget.
Provide accountability and oversight for project plans and team assignments.
Develop and schedule team responsibilities, technical and operational requirements, detailed project plans, budgets, timelines, resources, and specifications; follow up with the team to ensure goals are achieved.
Manage projects and lead project meetings; document issues, action items, risks, budgets, user requirements, and deliverables; maintain project schedules, plans, communications, and budget tracking.
Identify and track project issues, resolve them where possible, or escalate them to higher management; assess and manage risks and drive mitigation activities.
Evaluate team deliverables to ensure they meet specifications and quality standards.
Chair regularly scheduled meetings to provide project updates and information.
Manage projects from initial concept through final implementation using established guidelines and procedures.
Provide a collaborative environment and culture.
Present operational metrics regularly to the senior leadership team.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Assist Project Managers on the team with project management and delivery of change.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Prescription coverage
Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage
Disability coverage
Supplemental Health coverage
Employee Support
Paid Parental Leave
Pet Insurance
401(k)
Tuition Reimbursement
10 to 20 vacation days depending on tenure
2 personal days
1 floating holiday
5 sick days
5 volunteer hours
6 company holidays, plus Veterans Day for Veterans
Possible bonus based on business and/or individual performance metrics, depending on position