Project Manager III

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

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Learn more about Working at Wesco here and apply online today!

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

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This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.