Head of Project Management

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 will be responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. This role operates with a high degree of independence and collaboration and contributes to moderately to highly complex project initiatives.
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
Identify, manage, and track project dependencies, risks, critical path, and milestones using appropriate project management tools.
Monitor and control project performance, tracking milestones and deliverables to ensure consistent execution.
Manage changes in project scope, assess potential impacts, identify concerns, and develop contingency and mitigation plans.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders
Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
Set and manage expectations with customers, ensuring alignment with contractual and PO requirements.
Understand and communicate all customer, contract, and PO requirements to internal workstreams to ensure successful execution.
Proactively communicate project status, risks, and needs to customers.
Identify and manage customer critical milestones, deliverables, and success factors.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
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
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
Excellent computer skills
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. 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.
Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.
Wesco International, Inc., 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. This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.

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