Project Manager

JOIN OUR TEAM Metro Supply Chain is a strategic supply chain solutions partner to some of the world's fastest growing and most reputable organizations. For 50 years, it has excelled at tailoring integrated, data driven solutions, fueled by advanced systems and technology, that fulfill complex and challenging distribution needs. Managing 22.5 million square feet operating out of more than 190 sites across North America and Europe with a team of 9,000, it is recognized for its strategic expertise, culture of innovation and commitment to its people and local communities. JOB SUMMARY The Project Manager has the overall responsibility for the management and oversight of projects and deliverables that are part of the company's major programs implementing new customers and growth platforms. The PM will be carefully managing the project's scope and change requests, budget, schedule, internal/external staffing, risk, quality, and contractual deliverables in alignment with the PMO's methodologies and guidelines. They will leverage exceptional leadership capabilities and project management expertise to effectively manage the project life cycle taking projects/programs from planning to final implementation and successful completion. This position may require travel up to 75% of the time. RESPONSIBILITIES Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, budget, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts Accountable for managing and leading multiple projects simultaneously using PMO methodology, standards, and governance Lead projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk identification and mitigation Plan, establish, and manage all aspects while ensuring projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and cost-effective Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, coach, lead and build a multidisciplinary team with a common vision focused on improving customer experience Provide formal and informal training, coaching, and mentoring Manage contractor/consultant relationships relevant to the project Manage and develop assigned resources on the project as part of day-to-day work activities Work in a fast-paced project delivery environment collaborating with cross-functional internal and external organizations Conduct training as relevant or required to project team, other project managers or wider team Responsible for project communication including status reporting, risk management, escalation of issues, etc. Act as liaison between the project team and upper-level management Establish and monitor project controls related to scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality Identify issues that need to be resolved during projects and facilitate resolution Identify and manage project risk with Project Sponsor and Steering Committee Identify, assess, and control risks and plan responses to increase the likelihood of successful completion of projects Escalate more complex issues to the Director, PMO for resolution as required Responsible for securing acceptance and approval of deliverables from Project Sponsor and Stakeholders Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed Utilizes project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence Provides leadership and direction to functional teams so that tasks and activities are coordinated for project scope control, quality control, communication management, change control management, risk management, and issue management Establish and maintain processes for managing scope during the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risk Develop presentations, reports, post-mortem, project close-out Create and manage the budget Ensure all project documents are stored and managed in the project repository Perform other duties as assigned EX…

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