Project Manager-Supplier Development & Systems

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.

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

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).

• 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 Company policies and rules.

Required

• Minimum of 4-5 years of project management experience, preferably in the industrial manufacturing.
• Excellent…