Need a hands-on PM with Strong understanding of Waterfall Methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Create project charters and project plan along with resource loading so that it provides view on resource mapping at a task level.
• Bring in expertise and leading practices to create project document templates.
• Develop and execute comprehensive program plans, and budgets for initiatives focused on manufacturing, distribution, and ordering functions.
• Lead cross-functional teams consisting of developers, business analysts, and subject matter experts to ensure successful delivery of projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Define project objectives, requirements, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, including manufacturing, supply chain, and operations teams.
• Manage and prioritize multiple projects concurrently, monitoring project progress, dependencies, risks, issues, and action items; proactively identify and mitigate potential roadblocks to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors/partners.
• Manage to PM Operating Model (meetings, status reporting).
• Maintain up-to-date project documentation in the PMO departmental repository and in ServiceNow.
• Adheres to the PMO defined processes, methodologies, and minimum required documentation.
• Identifies resources needed
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team for quality assurance
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project
• Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis"

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Extensive experience (10+ years) managing IT programs/projects.
• Proven track record of leading complex implementation projects from inception to completion.
• Executive presence leading meetings and strategic discussions with Executive and Senior leadership teams, presentations to large groups of all levels (C-Level to staff)
• Effective written and verbal communications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment including project team members, external vendors, consultants, etc.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Experience with Project Management tools such as MS Project.