Jr Project Manager

Jr Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA | On-site

Description

As a Project Manager at Westlake Flooring, you would be working for the 3rd largest Floorplan lender, that is technologically advanced and focused. This position is new and is being created to help with the successful execution and deployment of new projects which affect multiple departments within the growing company. This position would be responsible for building out the department and creating structure around IT deployments and process enhancements, with a heavy focus on automation. This individual would be responsible for managing all project deliverables and communication with stakeholders.

We are looking for someone with auto finance experience to drive, own, and execute on all aspects of large, multi-functional projects and software application enhancements. A highly motivated self-starter who is a great listener with strong communications skills and considers themselves a problem solver who is extremely organized and able to multitask. Someone who works well with others and can partner with various stakeholders and development teams to accomplish a common goal. Someone who is proactive at driving projects to the finish line and working through issues and bottlenecks as they arise.

Key Qualifications

• 2+ years of financial services experience, auto finance preferred
• 2+ years of proven experience planning and coordinating cross-functional projects and/or process enhancements from scope creation and requirement gathering to project delivery in tech, lending or servicing.
• Pays attention to detail and can see the bigger picture.
• Comfortable working with shifting priorities and can manage and delegate tasks with varying delivery dates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and business units on the status of timelines, and roadblocks.
• Ability to communicate with Developers to ensure business requirements are followed and timelines are met.
• Knowledge of SQL is desired but not required.
• Self-motivated individual who is disciplined and requires minimal supervision.

Pay Rate:

• Base salary range of $28.84 to $31.25 per hour plus a potential bonus of up to $15,000 per year depending on experience.
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable

Full Time Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Employee Loan Assistance
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacation Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

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