Project Manager II

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R05383 Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family

POSITION PURPOSE/MISSION: Collaborate with business unit and functional stakeholders to manage multiple medium to small-size projects in support of Charter’s strategic digital efforts. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree. Three plus years directly managing medium to small business and technology-based projects (system implementations, strategic business initiatives, etc.). Experience successfully delivering medium to small projects with both waterfall and agile project management methodologies. Experience successfully delivering medium to small projects across multiple business processes and stakeholders (Commercial, Supply Experience successfully delivery medium to small projects across a spectrum of technologies (ERP, Web, Middleware, Upgrades, and Infrastructure). Experience working with project management tools (e.g., Clarity, MS Project, Jira, etc.). Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization (leadership, project teams, Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to adapt leadership style based on stakeholder group (situational leadership). Excellent organizational awareness, with the ability to identify and collaborate with key influencers specific to each project to drive success. Proven ability to persuade and influence without authority. Strong business/financial acumen and negotiation skills. Strong analytical, problem solving, and qualitative analysis skills. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including leadership, management, peers, and external resources. Ability to act as a servant leader, teaching and mentoring both business unit and technology teammates to build stronger and more effective teams. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or related degree. Five plus years’ directly managing large business and technology-based projects (system implementations, strategic Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience working across a variety of organizations (variety from both an industry and size perspective). Experience leading or participating in digital transformation. Experience working in a matrix organization being accountable to multiple stakeholders, such as various centers of excellence (COE), business relationship managers, and portfolio managers. PMP certification. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES: Deliver projects tied to annual improvement priorities and strategic goals. Assist digital leadership in developing project objectives, defining project scope, and determining success criteria. Develop project, communication, risk mitigation, and change management plans. Control and monitor project scope, time, cost, and quality, including managing the budget and interfacing with applicable Create and present high-level project status updates to project sponsors, management, and steering committees. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans. Research, identify, and negotiate for all project resources (internal and external). Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Conduct project postmortems, communicating lessons learned and providing feedback to support the continued growth of Charter’s IT project delivery. Educate stakeholders on the processes and procedures of Charter’s project methodologies. Follow Environmental, Quality and Safety Management System procedures and requirements. Ability to meet the essential job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation, as outlined in the job description. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR SUPERVISION: Management of project teams, no direct organizational reports ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS: Reports to: Project Resource Manager (PM COE) Primary internal customers: Digital, Business Stakeholders across Divisions Primary external customers: Project Vendors POSITION CHALLENGES: Managing in a resource constrained matrix organization. Resource challenges are expected, and COE collaboration is critical to ensure resources are aligned to the highest priority work across the portfolio. Constant communication, and the ability to escalate to the correct level when appropriate (requires strong organizational Managing multiple medium and small sized projects. Managing organizational change across a diverse stakeholder group. OUR STORY

Charter Manufacturing is a family-owned group of diversified metals manufacturing businesses founded in 1936 and headquartered in Mequon, Wis. Our will to grow drives our success. It is fueled by a team of respected and dedicated employees committed to continuous improvement and an entrepreneurial spirit that thrives within the Charter family. WE ARE INVESTED IN YOU

When you work at Charter Manufacturing you’re part of a four-generation family business. That means, you’re not just an employee, you’re one of our family members.

We believe in mutual trust.

Employees are respected and empowered to explore new and better ways to impact the success of the company. Employees, at every level, are valued for their motivation to deliver the best products and service.

We are in this together . Charter has a thriving team environment. Part of being a family means we collaborate, learn, thrive and benefit – together.

We are committed to your future.

The forward thinking and enthusiasm from our team drives us to create resources and opportunities for employees to learn, develop and create their own future.

We celebrate you.

We are successful because of our employees — and their great work doesn’t go unnoticed. We recognize and reward our employees for their contributions.

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