About the position
As a Project Manager III at Wesco, you will oversee all aspects of project management to ensure timely and budget-compliant completion. This role involves managing project scope, cost, schedule, and staffing, while preparing reports for upper management and contributing to complex project aspects. The position requires both independent and collaborative work, focusing on continuous improvement and effective communication with stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• 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
• 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
• Develops employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools
• Functions as leader for continuous improvement events
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Performs root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• Negotiates with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• 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
• Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel
• 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
• Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans
Requirements
• Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 years required, 7 years experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Prior experience with managing people and processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
Benefits
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• Community outreach initiatives
• Diversity and inclusion programs
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