Project Manager

Who We Are:

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product's lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We're driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what's next at Avnet!

Job Summary:

The Implementation Project Manager role is responsible for the scheduling, orchestrating, and implementing technology installations at end user sites. Avnet is looking for a problem solver who has excellent communication skills, knows the intricacies of executing technology implementations, and has experience managing internal and external expectations. The Implementation Project Manager will be the face of the Avnet brand and is critical to the unparalleled service we strive to provide at Avnet.

The right candidate must be a go getter with an entrepreneurial mindset who doesn't mind rolling up their sleeves and continuing to improve the customer experience. At Avnet, our focus is not only world class design, configuration, and build of technology solutions but also the onsite installation and long-term maintenance and support of physical hardware throughout its lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

Successfully manage the planning, scheduling, and orchestration of Installation projects with other Information Services & Business teams.

Oversee several projects while ensuring collaboration between clients, IT, technical resources, and back office.

Acts as the project's authority, single point of contact, and escalation point by monitoring, reporting, and working with IT teams to ensure timely completion of tasks

Develop, manage, and monitor project plans to ensure adherence to deadlines, tasks, etc.

Manages communications with internal stakeholders and the client during integrations.

Create and oversee the resource capacity planning necessary to complete projects.

Regularly communicate the status, risks, and issues of projects and develop mitigation strategies.

Roadblocks should be effectively anticipated, identified, and removed. Metrics should be defined, and effective project controls should be established. Project status meetings should be independently facilitated and led.

Work Experience:

• Typically 5 years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education and Certification(s):

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

• PMP certification and/or MBA is a plus

• 6 years of implementation-related project management experience

• Experience in deployment of clinical or operatory applications and or systems in a health care environment is a plus

• STRONG communicator. Able to communicate technical concepts and activity to both technical and non-technical people.

• Previous experience leading the delivery of technology projects - special consideration for healthcare IT experience.

• Experience with current project management toolsets

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What We Offer:

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet's ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs - from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off

• 401K and Pension Plan

• Paid Holidays

• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

• Education Assistance

• Employee Development Resources

• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at (888) 994-7669.