Project Manager

SUMMARY:

Under limited supervision, the Project Manager leads business integrations to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness across various business units. This role identifies and achieves opportunities for cost and efficiency savings. The Project Manager plans, assigns, conducts, and evaluates project activities from start to finish to accomplish project objectives. 

JOB DUTIES

• Maintains responsibility for the delivery of projects within the agreed upon schedule with an emphasis on quality and achievement of business goals.
• Communicates effectively project status to internal stakeholders and management teams
• Identifies and escalates potential risks/issues to ensure the appropriate people are notified and actions are being taken to address.
• Leads integration review meetings.
• Coordinates Go-Live cutover and support activities.
• Forecasts out resource needs for the life cycle of the integration and updating the forecast regularly as the project progresses.
• Works closely with business stakeholders to identify and provide solutions architecture support as needed including scoping of integration, discovery visits, business process reviews, process and software gap analysis.
• Assists with research and troubleshoots technical issues related to the application environment utilizing internal resources, including recorded and/or written documentation, other staff, and/or 3rd-party product partner contacts.
• Effectively builds and maintains relationships with cross functional teams and ensures stakeholder buy-in.
• Works closely with other departments to execute successful integrations. Stays informed of statuses for open items and communicates updates directly to stakeholders throughout the resolution of issues.
• Identifies opportunities to utilize technology and tools to enable business process efficiency.
• Conducts project planning such as development of objectives, scope, approach, and measurements. Creates and maintains project plans. Monitors, tracks, and communicates progress on projects. Projects costs and provides financial analysis as needed.
• Aligns process and project goals with changing business requirements, technology changes, and identified environmental/safety concerns.
• Ensures project metrics are defined, measured, and reported.
• Maintains responsibility of keeping key user representatives updated on project status and problem resolution status such as tasks, timelines, and project reporting.
• Prepares project measures and benefits statements.
• Coordinates field training development and communication plans for new and revised processes.
• Ensures project delivery is timely and complete.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and three (3) to five (5) years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects preferably focused on all phases of integration planning and execution in the context of M&A.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Extensive knowledge of process improvement methodologies, agile methodologies, change management principles, and organizational design.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office. Ability to prioritize tasks and organize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization. Strong presentation skills in large and small group settings.
• Knowledge of key performance indicators.
• Strong data management and data visualization skills.
• Strong project management skills
• Working knowledge in project management tools (i.e. MS Project, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, as a member of a team and leveraging external resources as needed.
• Ability to quickly learn and retain complex concepts, through self-directed and instructor-led training.
• Proven abilities analyzing and assessing business needs and cross-system impacts; employing effective project management throughout the integration life cycle; and experience clearly documenting, explaining and communicating technical issues, both in writing and verbally, maintaining standards of excellence in internal customer care and their experience.
• Experience in the distribution and/or manufacturing industry, and experience with ERP systems are preferred.
• Experience with merger integrations is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

• Agile certification such as Leading SAFe or similar preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

• No Supervisory Responsibility

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• No

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion Industries offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition, reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

 DISCLAIMER:

This job description illustrates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and skills required. Management retains the right to add or modify duties at any time.

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