Senior Project Manager

Responsibilities
Provide planning, coordination and monitoring support for complex operational, IT and business initiatives
Maintain accurate and timely project plans, meeting notes, status reporting and other relevant project documentation
Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones and tasks. Assist in defining scope, deliverables, success criteria and key metrics of the project in conjunction with project leadership and other key stakeholders
Monitor project cost and resource usage where appropriate
Escalate risks and issues that have potential to impact project(s)
Respond to stakeholder requests for information

Identify and recommend best practices, techniques and tools for project planning, execution, tracking, communication and key performance metrics for the department
Share lessons learned and best practices across programs, building relationships with stakeholders and brokering relationships at all levels
Manage project administration, independently assess areas of improvement, and collect feedback for a lessons learned report
Advise project leads and team members on project management best practices
Guide and support colleagues, helping them develop skills, knowledge, and confidence by providing advice, feedback, and resources, while fostering a positive and inclusive environment for growth.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future
Must have a bachelor’s degree in business, science or technology field
Must have a Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)
Must have at least seven (7) years of significant experience in one, or more of the following fields: Operations (supply chain, manufacturing, order management, engineering and procurement), finance, technical (R&D), EHS, regulatory, sales and marketing functions, and related support IT systems
Fundamental knowledge of project management methodology, tools and techniques
Knowledge of project scheduling and monitoring tools
Experience with process mapping and implementation
Working knowledge of transactional lean principles and techniques
Experience in project management, or a functional leadership role on supporting large or complex multi-functional and multi-divisional projects, including business or system integrations, acquisitions or rationalizations
Must have experience with Microsoft Office products Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio

Preferred Qualifications:

Have a Masters degree or high in Business Administration (MBA)