Project Manager I

Company: WESCO International
Location: Renton
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description

This person manages and oversees all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Work is closely managed.

• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans Experience:
  • 2 years required, 4 years' experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution Education:
    • High School Degree or equivalent experience required. Associate's degree preferred. Skills:
      • Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
      • Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
      • Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
      • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
      • Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
      • Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
      • Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
      • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
      • Effective written and verbal communication skills
      • Good computer skills
        
        The expected salary range for this role is $61,200 - $76,500. This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's compensation level within the range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience, relevant education, qualifications, skills, organizational needs, and performance. Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401k Plan, and Paid Time Off.
        
        Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Wesco") provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
        
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        About the Team
        
        At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. Wesco offers a best-in-class product and services portfolio of Electrical and Electronic Solutions, Communications and Security Solutions and Utility and Broadband Solutions. Harnessing 100 years of ingenuity and expertise, we increase profitability, improve productivity and mitigate risk for thousands of customers worldwide. With millions of products, end-to-end supply chain services and leading digital capabilities, Wesco provides innovative solutions to meet customer needs across commercial and industrial businesses, contractors, government agencies, institutions, telecommunications providers and utilities. Wesco operates approximately 800 branches, warehouses and sales offices in more than 50 countries, providing a local presence for customers and a global network to serve multi-location businesses and multi-national corporations.
        
        Our company's greatest asset is our people. From our corporate and field offices to our distribution sites, Wesco employs over 20,000 professionals around the globe. Wesco is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce by embracing the unique perspectives, authenticity and individuality our team members contribute to the company. Be You, Be the Difference, Be your Best!
        
        Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500 - company.

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