Wesco
Project Manager III
Wesco, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, us, 15289
As a Project Manager III, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project as well as contribute to moderately complex aspects of a project. Your work is generally independent and collaborative in nature.
Responsibilities:
Directs and manages large and complex project development from beginning to end
Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders
Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis
Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
Develops employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools
Functions as leader for continuous improvement events
Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
Performs root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
Negotiates with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
Sets and manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel
Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Tracks project milestones and deliverables
Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
5 years required, 7 years experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
Prior experience with managing people and processes to achieve objectives
Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required, including strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees effectively
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only
: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Responsibilities:
Directs and manages large and complex project development from beginning to end
Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders
Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis
Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
Develops employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools
Functions as leader for continuous improvement events
Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
Performs root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
Negotiates with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
Sets and manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel
Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Tracks project milestones and deliverables
Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
5 years required, 7 years experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
Prior experience with managing people and processes to achieve objectives
Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required, including strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees effectively
Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Excellent computer skills
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only
: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.