Project Manager

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Requirements:

• Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in program management, ideally within logistics, supply chain, or operations management, with proven experience in overseeing complex projects and programs. Experience managing cross-functional teams and aligning projects with organizational goals is highly valued.
• University Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Admin and /or related field of study
• Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or equivalent (preference will be given to candidates with PMP certification or in progress)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communications skills
• Proficiency in project management tools and change management practices
• Strong working knowledge with Visio, SharePoint, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, and Smartsheet
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities to manage deadlines and ensure project quality.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with teams and stakeholders.
• Solid problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities to identify challenges, propose solutions, and drive program success.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, taking ownership of projects and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties /vendors if required for the flawless execution of the project
• Ensure that phases of the program are delivered on time, within scope and within allocated budgets
• Assist in the definition of project scope and program objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical content and practical testing are properly executed
• Ensure resource availability and allocation are utilized properly to deliver the program in multiple locations
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress and milestones on each development and execution stage through to customer feedback and improvement opportunities
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate documents
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and standard project management techniques
• Perform associated risk management to minimize project complications and delays in delivery
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation in chronological order and meet specifications
• Conduct research for stakeholder needs and best practices to enhance design, and team participation and provide status updates
• As required provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly stakeholder progress reports as well as future action plans
• Manage relationships with all key project stakeholders, suppliers, regulator agencies
• Build and establish a broad communications plan with all key stakeholders to ensure ongoing support, feedback, knowledge, and outcomes are shared throughout the life cycle of the project
• Attend internal/external meetings and conferences and liaise with regulatory authorities when required
• Arrange and lead monthly and quarterly meetings with all internal/external stakeholders.
• Engage external and internal stakeholders throughout the design and execution process, including program structure, continuous improvement, and progress review
• Communicate program statistics and successes with internal/external stakeholders for key messaging on press releases and communication plans
• Conduct regular performance feedback and evaluation sessions with customers to improve the delivery model
• Monitor individual and team progress toward goals, objectives and business plans and communicate ongoing progress, check for variances, and take corrective actions, as necessary
• Recognize milestone achievements, celebrate, and share achievements with team and stakeholders
• Manage the financial budget to ensure all costs are monitored throughout the project and any deviations recorded and plans to rectify established in a timely fashion
• Ensure that projects are completed on time and exceed established milestones and final phases in program launches, which is critical to the success of the project lifespan
• Identify the time stakeholders and support staff spend on a project to ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Calculate the return on investment for project stakeholders and company executives
• Measure the impact of the project with agreed-upon outcomes from the stakeholders for the Program
• Assemble and lead the project team, requiring excellent communication, people, and leadership skills with all stakeholders and cross-functional groups.
• Assigning tasks, setting deadlines, providing necessary resources, and meeting regularly with all stakeholders and support personnel.