Junior Project Manager

## Junior Project Manager Apply:
Atlanta HQ:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
J109678
** About Zep Inc.
** Zep Inc. is a leading manufacturer of cleaning solutions for businesses and consumers with operations across the U.S, Canada, and Europe. Our purpose is to make the planet cleaner, safer, and more productive. To fulfill our purpose, we focus on understanding and solving cleaning needs for consumers, as well as business customers across a variety of segments including transportation, industrial, institutional, and food & beverage.

We also have a strong presence in the consumer-packaged goods (CPG) segment, where we develop products to help consumers and businesses maintain a clean and safe environment. Our products can be found online and at retail shelves at outlets like Home Depot, Amazon, Lowe’s, Ace Hardware, Grainger, HD Supply, Walmart, and many others. We market our products under well recognized and established brand names, such as Zep, Enforcer, Misty, Time Mist, Time Wick, and Country Vet.

Zep was founded in 1937 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA. In 2021, Zep became the official cleaning partner of Atlanta United FC.

Job Description:

** Overview
* *** This is project management beyond IT.
** If you enjoy bringing people together, keeping projects moving, solving problems, and turning plans into results, this could be the opportunity for you.  The
** Junior Project Manager
** will play a key role in driving cross-functional business initiatives from idea to completion. You’ll work across multiple Zep business units—including Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, Finance, Procurement, Retail/Marketing, and OEM —to coordinate people, priorities, tasks, and timelines.  This is
** not an IT project management role**. While some projects may involve IT, the focus of this position is
** business and operational project management**. You’ll partner with teams across the organization to make sure projects stay organized, milestones are met, issues are addressed, and commitments turn into results.  You’ll be part of the PMO and gain exposure to the full project lifecycle, including
** Initiation, Planning, Execution & Monitoring, and Closing**.  
** What Success Looks Like
*** Projects move forward and are delivered
** on time, within scope, and within budget
*** Teams know what needs to happen, who owns it, and when it is due
* Communication is
** clear, proactive, and timely
*** Risks and roadblocks are identified early and addressed quickly
* Project information is organized, accurate, and easy to understand
* You build strong relationships and can effectively
** influence without authority
*** Leadership has a clear view of project progress and priorities  
** What You'll Do
*** Manage approximately
** 8–10 cross-functional projects and initiatives
** at various stages of completion
* Partner with teams across
** Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, Procurement, Retail/Marketing, OEM, and IT
*** Develop and maintain project plans, task lists, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
* Lead project kickoffs and recurring status meetings to keep teams aligned and moving forward
* Coordinate workstream activities and hold team members accountable for commitments
* Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and issues; proactively escalate concerns and help drive solutions
* Prepare concise meeting recaps with clear decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines
* Keep project plans and status information current and ensure executive dashboards accurately reflect progress
* Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and make project execution more effective
* Build collaborative relationships across functions and serve as a central point of coordination throughout the project lifecycle  
** Your…