Project Manager

Project ManagerAt Suddath, you can be part of something special and inclusive! Join a team that has a 100+ year reputation for excellence as an innovative, growing and financially stable company that is dedicated to promoting a culture that thrives on inclusion and diversity. From numerous awards to being recognized as one of the best places to work, Suddath offers a caring, family environment while providing relocation and logistics services to people and companies all around the world.The role of the Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.Track project milestones and deliverables.Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments, if necessary, during project cycle.Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.Job Skills Required:Formal Education & CertificationUniversity degree or college diploma in the field of Computer Science or Information Technology or 5+ Years Experiences in Project Management.Certifications in Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.Knowledge & Experience5+ years' direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of project methodologies and execution.Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project or Planner or Excel.Competent and proficient understanding of platforms such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office 365 products including PowerPoint.Solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, including Internet Browsers and SaaS technologies.Demonstrated experience in personnel management.Technically competent with various software programs, such as O365 products and Project Management software.Personal AttributesExperience working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.Flexible during times of change.Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating.Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments.Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise.Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity.Strong written and oral communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills.Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.Customer service skills an asset.Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.Tenacious.Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Travel:Travel required – approximately 40 days per year, possibly more based on projects and needSupervisory Responsibilities:No supervisory requirementsOther Duties & Responsibilities:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Working Conditions:Cubicle working environment and some warehouse visits including use of PPE (safety vest)Noise level in the work environment is usually moderateAllows for hybrid work environment with a combination of on premises and remote workPhysical/Environmental Demands:Activity:Stand – Approx. 1/3 TimeWalk – Approx. 1/4 TimeSit – Over 2/3 TimeUse hands to finger, handle, or feel - Over 2/3 TimeReach with hands and arms – 1/3 to 2/3 TimeClimb or balance – Ladder or possibly Scissor LiftStoop, kneel, crouch or crawl – Under 1/3 TimeTalk or hear – over 1/3 to 2/3 timeTaste or smell – NoneOther - NonePhysical Activity Level:The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.Manual Dexterity:Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceives attributes of objects and materials.Special Vision Requirements:Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.The Suddath Companies is a multifaceted group of companies that specialize in worldwide corporate employee relocations, household moving, warehouse and logistics management and specialized transportation services.The Suddath Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.