Project Manager-Supplier Development & Systems

Hours

* 8:00 am – 5:00 pm-Hybrid (Chicago, IL)

Compensation

 At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for
 all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay practices.
 The estimated annual base salary range for this position is $116,534
- $ Individual pay within this salary range is determined by several
 compensable factors, including performance, knowledge, job-related skills and
 experience, and relevant education or training. This role is also eligible for
 S&C’s annual incentive plan (AIP), subject to eligibility criteria.

 Join Our Team as a Project Manager-Supplier Development & Systems

 The Project Manager will lead end-to-end project management activities in
 support of key global projects within the Global Sourcing organization.  Project
 Managers have the authority to direct multi-disciplinary teams and the
 accountability for meeting/exceeding project objectives and organizational Key
 Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Essential Functions:

* Act as a subject matter expert for project management, advising others on
    best practices.

* Oversee pre-project preparation, including the analysis, design,
    budget, communication and assess project design resource capabilities and
    needs.

* Facilitate project planning events to create Work Breakdown Structure (WBS),
    develop overall project schedule and drive critical path activities.

* Collaborate with project stakeholders to identify knowledge gaps and develop
    rapid learning cycle programs to close those gaps.

* Collaborate with project stakeholders to define budget, develop project
    financial justification and regularly forecast project costs.

* Create and maintain project plans and other documentation defining
    project objectives, scope, deliverables, resource allocation, roles and
    responsibilities, timelines, and quality gates for each project phase.

* Assemble project teams of subject matter experts and assign responsibilities
    and tasks, engaging third parties as needed when internal resources are
    unavailable or specialized knowledge is needed.

* Schedule, lead, and/or participate actively in project
    meetings, facilitating clear communication, taking detailed notes, and
    updating project plans/trackers to ensure efficient follow-up and execution
    of actions to keep stakeholders accountable.

* Tailor predictive and adaptive project management approaches for best project
    fit.

* Facilitate risk identification events to drive risk response plans and lead
    risk management sessions throughout the project life cycle.

* Understand and mitigate against risks, ensuring that mitigation strategies
    and contingency plans address broader issues and provide all-encompassing
    issues to large obstacles.

* Own the overall information flow of project information and decision points,
    communicating effectively with key team members and partners at key junctions
    of projects to facilitate smooth delivery.

* Leverage Lean Project Management methodologies.

* Holds project teams accountable and pushes back on contractors and other
    stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

* Mentor project team members in Lean Project Management methodologies and
    other best practices to drive effective and efficient project execution.

* Define project success metrics and track project status, budget, and
    delivery, advising of delays and revised delivery dates or costs
    as required.

* Lead the project team through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring &
    controlling, and closure phases of the project.

* Measure project outcomes and analyze data to assess the project's impact on
    and delivery to the customer.

* Deliver status updates and reports to customers, project teams, leaders, and
    third parties at an agreed upon cadence, leveraging various communication
    methods to ensure customers feel heard and information flows effectively.

* Evaluate the success of projects against predefined objectives and
    customer expectations and collect feedback from stakeholders
    to identify areas for improvement.

* Understand and comply with all applicable…