VP Project Management Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Vice President of Project Management willlead the strategic planning and project governance for Miller Zelland define the project management methodologies that are used tomanage projects. They standardize best practices and overseerelated business administration, risk management and changemanagement. This position is responsible for leading and motivatingthe project management team members, ensuring they are effectivelyworking towards production and execution of projects.

ESSENTIAL JOBFUNCTIONS

Managing and allocating PM resources across projects accordingto priorities and schedules. Coaching and mentoring Directors and other projectprofessionals as needed, sharing their knowledge and best practicesfor the betterment of the entire organization. Working closely with the Sales team to define projectpriorities, implement opportunities, address challenges, andcommunicate project risks. Leading quality assurance and performance post-mortems to learnfrom mistakes and ensure they are not repeated. Overseeing the strategic direction of project managementinitiatives, driving the development and execution of projectstrategies that align with organizational goals, optimizingresources, and delivering projects on time and within budget. Collaborating closely with the Sales team to effectivelycommunicate the value of project management to clients, ensuringalignment of expectations, project deliverables, and the overallimpact on business success. Working with the Directors to ensure delivery of their projectsis on time and within budget as well as meeting qualitystandards. Reporting to the executive team on progress and performance ofthe PM team. Working with Sales and Shared Services leaders to assess anddecide on which proposals have the highest potential value, impact,and strategic alignment. Ensuring the project management team is consistently and welltrained in Miller Zell systems and client best practices. Understanding and ensuring consistent workflow across allshared services. Designing and implementing processes for workflow andcommunication between Sales and shared services teams. Directing and coordinating activities of project personnel toensure projects progress on schedule and on budget. Actively pursuing practices that lead to project costreductions to positively affect margins and profit. Enforcing budget to actuals reviews. Ability to multi-task and set and adjust priorities iscritical. Punctuality and regular attendance are required on thejob.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree preferred with 10-12 years of relevantexperience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of education anddemonstrated experience in project management and client relationswill be considered. Demonstrated leadership ability and management ofhigh-performing teams. Proven record leading project management teams. Expert knowledge of project and change managementmethodologies, techniques, and processes. Able to manage budget, cost, and profitability. High-level communication, interpersonal skills, and ability tocultivate and maintain relationships with project managers, teams,vendors, and other stakeholders. Experience monitoring and evaluating projects, programs, andportfolios. Experience in the areas of staffing, selection, training,development, coaching, mentoring, measuring, appraising, andrewarding performance and retention is preferred. Ability to lead the exchange of sensitive, complicated, anddifficult information, convey performance expectations, and handleproblems. Leadership skills to set, manage, and achieve targets with adirect impact on multiple departments’ results within afunction. Presentation skills to audiences of various sizes and levels ofauthority.

Special Skills/Qualifications:

Ability to read, analyze,and interpret technical information and procedures. Ability to add,subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using wholenumbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to effectivelypresent information, train others, and respond to questions frommanagers, clients, customers, and employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr