Location
Allentown, PA | United States
Job description
1. Provide leadership and oversight and actively participate in improvement projects in the Project Delivery improvement portfolio (tracking progress, escalating issues, and reporting out on progress, cost, schedule, and risk). Summary reports will be presented regularly to the Manager, Global PMO and the Director of Global Project Management & Delivery.
2. Work closely with Project Managers across all operating regions to support business processes / workflows, the usage of tools, and the administration of projects.
3. Analyze data and draw conclusions from Project Execution administrative data, which includes overhead budget, time charging, absorption, and headcount.
4. Directly manage and deliver a key improvement effort to broadly improve Project Correspondence systems (exchange of non-controlled information during the execution of a project, such as e-mails, especially with third parties).
5. Maintain the monthly global project portfolio stack report, including project names, cost and schedule performance metrics, progress metrics, and other strategically important data views as determined by the Manager, Global PMO and senior leadership.
6. Grow the improvement portfolio by interfacing with Project Execution Global Functional Owners, Regional Directors, and functional managers to identify gap areas. Escalate any gaps identified in the Business Management System appropriately.
The candidate will have visibility at the senior and executive leadership levels with opportunities to interpret and present findings, influence decisions using data, and discuss topics of strategic importance. Therefore, he/she must display an advanced level of professionalism and leadership in interactions across all levels of the organization. Those skills will be further developed and sharpened in-role. The candidate must also demonstrate a strong will to succeed. Delivering results in this role will rely on an understanding of change management approaches and people influence, as well as a strong ability to network and collaborate with colleagues from around the world, both in-person and remotely. As the successful candidate matures in role, he/she will identify improvement areas independently, suggest solutions and approaches, and independently resolve anticipated issues. High performance growth in this role is anticipated to accelerate preparation for advanced project management roles.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
• 5+ years of Project Management or related experience in a technology-focused or EPC organization.
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in an engineering, technical, or other relevant field.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., Project Management Professional certification (PMP), Project and Portfolio Management Methodology (PPM).)
• Proficiency managing project scope, budget, profitability, schedule.
• Deep understanding of project management and broader project delivery work processes (including engineering, procurement, and construction).
• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking in terms of external customers, vendor and sub-contracts.
• Facilitation, Negotiation & Problem Resolution Skills. Ability to constructively manage conflict.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Highly polished communication skills, both oral and written. Excellent presentation skills.
• Experience using EPC project management tools and SAP is a plus.
• Green or Black belt training in Lean Six Sigma is a plus.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, affordable medical, dental, life insurance, retirement plans/401(k), and sick time. You will be eligible for benefits and also be 100% vested in your retirement benefits on your first day of employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.). You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, citizenship, gender, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or veteran status.Job tags
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