Senior Project Manager

UHY LLP, Certified Public Accountants
Skokie, IL, United States
Permanent
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A great UHY client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team. The ideal candidate will be a strong PMP, have some Manufacturing Operations experience (required), experience with analysis and managing / reporting on KPI, a change agent with strong problem solving skills and the ability to drive results, and strong business acumen with the ability / comfort working with highly confidential information.

Candidates must have experience with divestitures .

The Senior Project Manager role is a hybrid position with 1 to 3 days per week in office (depending upon travel and office availability).

This is a client direct hire position.

Senior Project Manager Responsibilities :

  • Manages the financials of the projects / programs. Assumes the responsibility, authority and accountability for delivery to the documented project scope and successful execution within technical, schedule, cost, and quality commitments.
  • Champions cross functional engagement in the program and across the business.
  • Facilitates the implementation of program management processes and standard work.
  • Actively engages the functional core team members assigned to the program / project. Direct and or functional reporting may be required.
  • Establishes clear objectives and goals and provides direction to the program and project team.
  • Utilizes change management processes and procedures.
  • Acts as a business interface with the customer (internal and / or external). Ensures organization responsiveness to meet expectations / requirements.
  • Ensures adequate support of the program by coordinating reviews, preparing and publishing metrics and reports.
  • Creates a comprehensive plan taking into account risks, requirements, lessons learned, etc. Uses formal risk management and mitigation processes.
  • Provides updates to all levels of stakeholders. Utilizes formal stakeholder communication methodologies to keep the business abreast of issues relating to contractual milestones and problem / high risk areas.
  • Seeks team input to promote rapid resolution to issues.

Senior Project Manager Requirements :

  • Requires a bachelor's degree and experience in the field or in a related area.
  • Must have divestiture experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in product management, supply chain, finance, project management, purchasing or a similar role that depends heavily on analytics, problem solving skills and understanding of operations and supply chain
  • Must be fluent in English and able to communicate clearly / effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Solid computer skills with thorough knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with, or the ability to learn, Power BI
  • Demonstrated background in data analysis and interpretation
  • Knowledge and experience in Project Management methodologies
  • The ability to travel to meet with colleagues / leadership

UHY Advisors' Resource Solutions Group provides clients with accomplished professionals to support finance, accounting, internal audit and tax teams.

Whether it is permanent placement, project work, loaned staff support or business process outsourcing we are ready to meet your needs.

Our team has extensive experience with a wide range of clients from middle market, closely held organizations to large Fortune 500 companies.

We focus on finance and accounting, internal audit, IT audit and tax. We offer direct, personal involvement from senior practitioners and strive to meet clients' needs rapidly.

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