Historical Records Digitization Project Startup Team Member
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This position supports the Historical Records Digitization Project (HRDP) & Digital Operations Excellence (DOE) Team as a member of the HRDP Startup Team and will aide in assessing the readiness of new locations considered for the project. This Startup Team is responsible for collaboration and analysis of cemeteries to determine readiness for the Records Project. They are also responsible for planning, coordinating and ensuring the requirements for startup are adhering to the project timeline. This role acts as a liaison between HRDP Project Managers (PMs), startup team and location staff.
Job Responsibilities
- Travel to identified potential project locations
- Gather key data points and create a written summary of findings for HRDP PMs
- Conduct cemetery assessments with local cemetery associates in preparation for records project
- Track timelines and perform estimations to aide in coordinating the kick-off and close-out schedules based on analysis of location needs
- Support coordination with multiple departments and team members to determine pre-work activities and timeline
- Coordinate logistics and activities of the startup team based off results of the startup plan analysis
- Support the startup team by assisting with office set up, records organization, supply orders and establishing / testing of reconciliation rules
- Work with PM, SRIS and location to support closeout activities and help transition project team to new location
- Maintain accountability for startup team / location pre-work responsibilities, including a location assessment of their property maps, identifying and escalating potential obstacles to PMs before they become roadblocks
- Assist the Managers in the interview process when hiring team members
- Actively participate in onboarding team members
- Assist with property descriptors and Inventory Change Requests to prepare for reconciliation
- Lead Change Management initiatives for location readiness
Analytical Support for In-Process Projects
Support execution and evaluation of HMIS data and image uploads, etc.Participate in Quality Analysis of both reconciliation and scanning at locationsContribute to and help implement process improvement activities for data analysis and uploadAssists in developing dashboard for metricsDevelop business insights based on analysis of results, and communicate key findings to various members of management to facilitate data-driven decision-makingPrepares reports, performs analyses, and evaluates opportunitiesCommunication and Planning
Gathers appropriate resources to complete assigned projects on time and within budgetEscalates obstacles / issues to meeting timelines and deliverables.Reports project status according to prescribed timelines for a given projectPlans and communicates with Project Managers regularly to determine timeline and resourcesDevelops polished presentations and confidently delivers the information to internal and external customers in a clear and concise fashionServes as advocate for DOE Team and HRDP project and builds rapport between new location staff and project teamAssists in identifying best practices through a review of processesEstablishes and maintains relationships with various departmentsMinimum Requirements
Education
High School Diploma or equivalentBachelor degree preferredExperience
Five years of applicable work experience in an area requiring strong attention to detail such as auditing contracts, maintaining financial recordsTwo years of leadership experience preferredTypically requires a minimum of 3-5 years of cemetery records experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) across all levels of management, end-users and peers; ability to identify and flex communication style particularly when establishing new relationshipsMaintains calm under pressureStrong problems solving skillsProven leadership skills, including but not limited to interpersonal, motivational and situational awareness skillsIntermediate Excel skills (formulation creation, pivot tables and other intermediate functions)Demonstrated knowledge of process improvement & project management principles, methodologies and processesAbility to follow detailed processes and procedures and work with minimal supervisionSelf-motivated and driven to produce results within tight deadlines and with maximum quality within allowed time constraintsHighly detail-oriented with a careful eye for quality controlAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretionProficient in various software programs, including Word, Outlook and PowerPointKnowledge in operational business processes and systemsWork Environment
Shared workspaces in close proximity to coworkers75% travel requiredBusiness attire; professional dress may be required in some facilitiesWork Postures
Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per dayClimbing stairs to access buildings frequentlyWork Hours
Working beyond "standard" hours as the need arises