Project Manager

The Project Manager should have a sharp business mind and a proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. The ideal candidate will be an excellent leader and will have experience in managing staff of different disciplines to produce results in a timely manner. The goal is to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization. The Project Manager must be able to make frequent trade-offs between business targets and projects and/or operational performance.Primary ResponsibilitiesMakes recommendations and implements approved organization-wide policies impacting operations that are consistent with business needs and cultureOrganizes and prioritizes value driven operational projects and drives them to timely completionAssists in the definition of project scope, budget, and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and technical feasibilityReviews and analyzes operational responsibilities, timelines, and stakeholders to focus on long term successAttends regular business segment leader meetings, helping the team gather, analyze, and organize projects, track project progress, and move them to quality completionPerforms risk management to minimize and forecast project risksEstablishes and maintains a relationship with third parties/vendorsManages and recommends changes to project scope, project schedule and project costs as neededDevelop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needsMaintains a project portfolio including a breakdown of each initiative and how they line up from a priority perspectiveMeasures project performance and results using appropriate tools and techniquesPresents to stakeholders and reports on progress, problems, and solutionsKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesIntermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products including ExcelAbility to communicate effectively with people at all job levels and relay information in legible reports to leadershipDemonstrated ability to understand and evaluate problems and present solutionsExcellent presentation skills in order to effectively describe an initiative or processDesire to work as a team with a results-driven approachAbility to understands the internal climate of the organization, define the most productive channels of communication, and uses such channels to achieve goals and objectivesDemonstrates the firm’s core values, exuding behavior that is aligned with corporate culture.Education & Experience3+ years’ experience in business and/or operations involving strategic executionA Bachelor’s degree in business or related field helpful, with additional professional development or designationsPMP, Six-Sigma, or ACP certification highly preferredProficiency in project management software toolsProven project management expertise across multiple business operations and functionsImportant NoticeThis position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the organization. All requirements may be subject to reasonable accommodation to applicants and colleagues who need them for medical or religious reasons.Click here for some insight into our culture!The Baldwin Group will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate who applies on our career site. Any unsolicited resumes sent to The Baldwin Group, including unsolicited resumes sent via any source from an Agency, will not be considered and are not subject to any fees for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.