The Position
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, which include managing projects of all complexity levels across any business unit. within budget, on time, and within scope. Ensure all projects are staffed & executed according to the project plans and within budget, schedule, & scope.
Essential Functions
- Lead multi-disciplined project teams to complete projects on-time, on-budget, meeting all requirements (quality, cost, schedule, scope)
- Develop & execute assigned project plans in accordance with the scope, schedule, quality, impact & cost objectives
- Lead multi-disciplined project team(s), to include negotiating required staffing with LOB & assisting with required training of personnel supporting the project
- Develop project staffing plans, considering both internal & external (contingent/consultant) workers, needed to support projects, to include assembling the project team & manage tasks & time closely for external staff to ensure budget alignment
- Provide project cash flow projections to support Budget Cycles (AB, RE, LE)
- Refine business case with project owner/sponsor
- Establish & communicate quantifiable project benefits
- Manage, coordinate & direct contract resources, & internal resources
- Refine & clarify project scope through early project analysis with subject matter experts & owners to further substantiate project purpose
- Provide clear goals so that the project secures effective use of time & resources & builds employee motivation
- Develop bid packages, bid evaluation & drive vendor selection. Also work with procurement to create project specific contracts
- Accountable for financial project through purchase order creation, management, invoicing & cost forecasting
- Monitor & control project work with stringent follow-up on quality, schedule & budget so that the project delivers the desired end-product
- Monitor & report project progress to stakeholders & relevant department &/or site leadership
- Ensure the quality/content of steering group status & gate presentations
- Review, approve, & endorse project related procurement (i.e. purchase orders & bid events)
- Support building, managing & improving Project Portfolio Management systems ( PMO Tools)
- Ensure alignment with global programs & other site projects to actively share best practice, knowledge, & visions
- Ensure all facets of the program lifecycle align with expectations set forth by the STG &/or project owner
- Support project manager mentoring & onboarding
- Follow all safety & environmental requirements in the performance of duties