Senior Project Manager

Position at Parts TownAs the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem

We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat – Apply Today

The Job at a GlancePartner across our international business and enterprise functions—including IT, eCommerce, Finance, Talent, Operations, Marketing, and Sales—to plan and deliver the work required to enter and scale new markets. As Strategy & PMO Senior Manager, International Expansion, you will own a portfolio of complex, cross-functional initiatives, translate expansion priorities into executable plans, and keep teams aligned on decisions, dependencies, risks, and timelines. You'll bring structure to ambiguous work and ensure initiatives deliver measurable value for the business.

Typical ResponsibilitiesPartner with leaders across the international business unit and enterprise functions to define expansion priorities, identify interdependencies, and sequence the initiatives required to launch and scale in new markets.

Use strategic and analytical frameworks to assess opportunities, prioritize initiatives, and build business cases, including NPV, ROI, and payback analysis.

Conduct data analysis to uncover insights, articulate the strategic implications (the "so what"), and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.

Build compelling presentations that communicate analysis results, key takeaways, and next steps—from individual slides to full-story presentations—that drive alignment and inspire action.

Communicate confidently across levels of the organization, translating executive direction into clear decisions, workstreams, accountabilities, and next steps.

Drive cross-functional teams—including IT, eCommerce, Finance, Talent, Operations, Marketing, Sales, Legal, and other partners—to align on goals, requirements, owners, and timelines throughout each initiative.

Build and manage integrated program plans, governance routines, milestones, decision logs, and executive-ready status reporting based on business goals, available resources, and priority alignment.

Maintain momentum across concurrent workstreams by surfacing dependencies, resolving issues, mitigating risks, and escalating decisions at the right time.

Facilitate cross-functional workshops and leadership forums that use structured problem-solving approaches to synthesize inputs, resolve tradeoffs, and guide teams toward clear decisions and actionable next steps.

Sample programs include international market entry and launch readiness, operating model design, Operations launch, business capability buildout, digital and technology enablement, customer experience development, and delivery of other strategic growth initiatives.

To Land This OpportunityYou have excellent organizational and communication skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and know how to drive results through structured, high-impact programs without relying on direct authority.

Experience:

7+ years leading strategic, customer-facing, or operational projects, with demonstrated ownership of complex cross-functional programs. Experience in strategy consulting or an internal strategy, transformation, or PMO role is strongly preferred, particularly on initiatives such as market entry, value creation, process improvement, M&A / post-merger integration, operating model design, or business unit / growth strategy.

Discipline & Rigor: Highly organized and skilled at establishing the structure, operating rhythm, and accountability needed to keep complex, cross-functional teams and projects moving forward.

Analytical Strength: Proven ability to analyze complex data, distill insights, communicate the "so what," and drive data-informed action.

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