Job Description:

· Specialized depth and breadth of expertise in job discipline or field, working independently to solve or lead others to solve complex problems.

· Independently defines and manages scope and schedule of large and complex projects, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budgets.

· Develops plan and resources (internal/external) for higher risk/impact and more complex projects (mega projects).

· Helps prioritize projects or projects impacting multiple disciplines or groups.

· Sets team members up for success by identifying and addressing their needs proactively, allowing the team to focus on valuable work (i.e., is a servant leader).

· Provides vendor management expertise in reviewing request for proposals, vendor contracts and selecting appropriate vendors.

· Manages demand planning process with Demand Planning group; guides others on the process and understands broader organizational demand planning.

· Manages project budget of large and complex projects, reviews and approves invoices for complex projects.

· Manages and ensures quality of higher risk/impact projects (e.g., coordinating meetings, tracking budget, following up on action items) using Waterfall project management methods; interprets and anticipates scope creep.

· Anticipates risks, performs a risk analysis and prepares a preliminary plan to address potential risks.

· Assists in the development, implementation and enhancement of PMO processes, methodology, tools and automation.

· Provides expertise with logistics, problem solve and tweak processes to drive team velocity and ensure full team engagement.

· Removes progress barrier (e.g., cultural, administrative, logistical challenges) and shields the team from external interference to ensure team is fully invested, functional and productive.

· Can actively manage change control issues as they occur.

· Prepares stakeholders for project delivery, facilitates transparency, adaptation and communicates how mega-projects drive value for the business.

· Facilitates recurring status meetings with stakeholders including Digital Project Managers, Digital Supervisors, and Digital Directors.

· Creates, delivers and implements project change approach, strategy and plan; delivers customer facing and internal change management activities to ensure ongoing stakeholder and user engagement; guides team and peers in the roles and responsibilities of change management.

· Expert Project Management knowledge and skills including:

· Ability to promote innovative thinking and self-improvement within the team.

· Confident and skilled at navigating the team through roadblocks to allow sprints to be completed on time.

· MS Project, Primavera, etc., project management tools.

· Change management strategies and principles.

· Understanding of project planning principles such as timing, cost and the implications of project cost overruns.

· Ability to develop strategies for optimal resource utilization.

· Demonstrates strategic thinking in vendor management skills.

· Bachelors degree required.

· 7+ years of relevant experience in project management, scheduling, budgeting, forecasting or project accounting including cost management systems to support project budget, forecast, and spend required.

· Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is required.

· 2+ years of experience at large organizations or Fortune 500 companies preferred.

Flexible work from home options available.