Job Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in automation projects to join our team in Noida.
• This role drives operational excellence initiatives across our organization, including new business practices, process improvements, and large-scale IT implementations.
• The role is accountable for the creation and maintenance of a critical path, complete with milestones, targets, and identification of responsible parties.
• With complete ownership of the tasks and assignments, delegating as needed to other subject matter experts.
• The Project Manager will ensure stakeholder and shareholder buy-in and facilitate regular communication to convey progress, inhibitors, or roadblocks to the successful completion of the project.
• Our ideal candidate is a seasoned Project Leading Professional with experience in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• PMP certification is a must and AGILE is nice to have.
• The new hire will work closely with the Senior Director of Operations and will have the ability to work with every department within our company.
• The Ideal candidate will be an extension of the executive sponsor and needs to be able to navigate within a highly matrixed organization.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage automation and transformation projects across functional areas.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans with defined milestones and ownership.
• Drive stakeholder alignment and ensure transparent communication of project status.
• Collaborate across departments to implement process and system enhancements in a distribution center environment.
• Direct, manage, and ensure collaboration within a team of subject matter experts from different operational functional areas in the planning, execution, and governance of projects.
• Provide leadership and oversight on all projects and in some unique cases, manage activities.
• Interact with the Senior Director of Operations as the primary point of escalation beyond project management.
• Optimize the profitability of the Project Management organization to meet or exceed budget targets.
• Assess and manage resource allocations to ensure that established cost, time, and quality goals are met
• Provide technical support and guidance (including scope definition, risk identification, escalation and mitigation, resource planning, goals, and deliverables) to functional area leaders.
• Identify and escalate impacts to project scope, resources, schedule, or budget through standard methods.
• Ensure project leadership personnel work to the highest quality standards and maintain compliance with established SOPs, working guidelines, project plans, and all regulatory requirements.
• Understand and manage project/program interdependencies to achieve program milestones/deliverables.
• Conduct evaluations and implement required changes for all projects (including mid-project recovery of at-risk projects, re-scoping, postponement, or cancellation).
• Identify and help create KPIs and lead continuous improvement.
• Recognize, exemplify, and adhere to the values that center on our commitment to quality, our people, clients, and performance.
• Manage project workload with continued assessments and adjustments as needed.
• Provide ongoing feedback, development, and coaching to Functional Area leaders and project team members.

Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education/experience in project management.
• Experience in managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proven track record managing automation and systems deployment projects.
• PMP certification is mandatory; AGILE certification is a plus.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; comfortable working in a matrixed, fast-paced organization.
• A minimum of six years of experience in project management, including extensive project management and line management experience or proven competencies for this position.

Skills:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Google Suite.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with others in a team setting.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a customer service demeanor
• Ability to travel domestically and the ability to spend the night at our different offices when needed.