Project Manager Warehouse Transition & Consolidations

Project Manager - Leads warehouse relocations, facility consolidations, and new site startups. Manages scope, schedule, budget, vendors, risks, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions, business continuity, and operational readiness.

Job Purpose:

Our Senior Project Manager functions independently to manage programs and large projects related to Veritiv’s internal and external information systems, effectively communicating and coordinating the activities of the project team. These programs and projects are highly complex, have senior level business manager sponsorship, and require the coordination of project activities across functional areas within the organization.
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Job Responsibilities:

● Work closely with senior leadership to align IT initiatives with the organization's long-term objectives, identifying areas of improvement, and suggesting innovative solutions to drive efficiency and productivity. Facilitates ideation through a defined innovation process and engages the “appropriate” stakeholders to support.
● Effectively communicate program status to stakeholders, and appropriately escalate issues to management attention.
● Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives. Articulate the goals and objectives of the program and how it will impact the business.
● Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives. Ensure portfolio optimization, business goal alignment, and business value alignment across the program.
● Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
● Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
● Work with other project managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects.
● Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
● Roll up project reporting across projects to the program. Identify and manage the interdependencies between projects within the program.
● Ensure resource capacity and availability across projects within the program.
● Manage the IT components of Veritiv’s programs and projects.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

● Agile/SCRUM or Project Management Institute PMP Certification.

● Additional duties as assigned.

Work Experience:

● 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent. ● 5-10 years of related job experience. ● Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment. ● Ability to work quickly and efficiently. ● Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required. ● Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges. ● Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives. ● Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework. ● Experience working with ERP systems, contract management, CRM systems and project management tools preferred. ● Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems. ● Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite. ● Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

● Bachelor's Degree Preferred ● Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) - Project Management Institute ● Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

About Veritiv

Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit and connect with the Company on LinkedIn .

Veritiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
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