Head of Project Management

As a Project Manager II, you will lead and coordinate operational projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and business recovery efforts across warehouse and distribution center operations. You will be responsible for managing project scope, timelines, budgets, deliverables, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement while driving operational excellence, compliance, and performance improvement initiatives. You will partner closely with cross-functional teams - Operations, Safety, HR, Quality, Learning & Development, Finance, and Supply Chain - to implement strategic programs, support facility assessments, develop corrective action plans, and ensure alignment with corporate objectives. Additionally, you will monitor project progress, analyze operational performance metrics, support audit and ISO/QMS compliance efforts, and provide executive-level reporting on project status, risks, and outcomes. You will be exposed to complex operational challenges and enterprise-wide initiatives, requiring strong project management, problem-solving, recovery planning, and cross-functional leadership skills.
Directs and manages 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.
Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost.
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.
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.
Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans.
Bachelor's degree preferred

• 3 years required, 5 years experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Warehouse and distribution center operations experience preferred
• Manage changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans
• Knowledge of business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide excellent 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 travel up to 50-75% of the time

#however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. 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.

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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.