Project Manager - Strategic Projects (Hybrid in CLT)

Job Summary

This Project Manager position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure leading impactful enterprise-wide business initiatives in a Fortune 500 company. This individual would be part of the Strategic Projects team comprising three primary verticals:

• Operational Support: Supports retention and new business operational readiness and go-lives.
• Continuous Improvement: Supports large scale digital transformations for Compass Group.
• Innovation & Integrations: Supports improvement strategies related to process, technology, or acquisitions.

Each project is carefully selected to achieve a significant return for the company and adds value to the growth of Compass Group. A successful candidate will be aligned to one of the Strategic Project verticals, own the life cycle of key projects, and drive necessary change throughout.

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needs
• Build project teams (directly and indirectly) and actively coordinate team members to maximize productivity and project velocities
• Implement and maintain Waterfall or Agile project plans as required to support project goals
• Communicate progress, risks, and escalations appropriately at all levels of the organization, or multiple departments, and businesses
• Collaborate and build relationships with all stakeholders - including senior executives, sponsors, business owners, and field operations
• Create and maintain all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, work plans, presentations, analysis, facilitation events
• Adapt approach and project management methodology as needed to ensure project success
• Identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate change, within a project, or Strategic Project teams
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Seek personal growth by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Graduate degrees preferred - MBA/ CPA /MSOD
• PMP, Lean Sigma, SCRUM, Agile certifications encouraged
• 3+ years’ experience managing enterprise projects, particularly those involving a organization or full business unit change
• "Big 4" consulting experience preferred
• Proven ability to define and execute change strategies
• Proven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrix’ d environment
• Proven ability address competing priorities within a single project with a positive, can-do attitude
• Proven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issues
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Project Management solutions (Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Projects)
• Travel as needed (less than 25%)