PM18P1 Project Manager

CAS uses intuitive technology, unparalleled scientific content and unmatched human expertise to help companies create groundbreaking innovations that benefit the world. As the scientific information solutions division of the American Chemical Society, CAS manages the largest curated reservoir of scientific knowledge, and for 117 years, has helped innovators mine, assess and apply that information to keep businesses thriving. The CAS team is global, diverse, endlessly curious and strives to make scientific insights accessible to innovators worldwide.

CAS is currently seeking a Strategic Initiatives Project Manager for our Strategic Initiatives team. This position will be located in our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio.

Position Summary:

The CAS Strategic Initiatives Project Manager is responsible for providing program management for cross-functional planning, tracking, execution, and reporting across the full spectrum of global-reaching PMO initiatives. This position will report to the Strategic Initiatives Leader with dotted-line responsibilities to support the CAS CFO. The successful candidate will have a continuous improvement mindset, foundational knowledge of program management practices, experience with automated project tracking systems, as well as demonstrated experience successfully leading teams through influence.

Job Accountabilities:

• Collaborates with Strategic Initiatives (SI) leader to recommend, develop and implement processes, alignment strategies and effective prioritization in a fast-paced, dynamic environment to meet strategic goals.
• Provides administrative assistance and coordinates special projects for SI.
• Convenes project teams and facilitates meetings that drive project plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes to measure value and inform future planning.
• Serves as liaison for SI invoices and budgets; assigns tasks as needed for accruals and reconciliations
• Collaborates across ACS on mutually beneficial opportunities where appropriate.
• Creates and maintains project budgets, manages contract approvals, conducts ROI assessments, including detailed tracking and reporting of costs.
• Communicates across the SI functions to help ensure consistency and alignment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or 3+ years of program/project management experience, preferably within a PMO environment
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated program management capabilities
• Self-motivated influencer with strong communications skills and the ability to inspire others
• Proven analytical skills to drive data-informed, results-based outcomes
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Enthusiastic contributor with ability to rally self and teams in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing contracts, detailed budgets and reporting

CAS offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including a generous vacation plan, medical, dental, vision insurance plans, and employee savings and retirement plans. Candidates for this position must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future. EEO/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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