Project Manager

Position Summary:

The Project Manager provides support and analysis for Financial Operations. This position's primary responsibility is focused on process management of Penske Truck Leasing’s US and Canada invoice matching process known as PEMS (Penske Electronic Matching System). This system includes Parts Ordering POs and Outside Repair Order POs to invoice matching, including EDI (Electronic Data Interchange) transmissions and manual invoice entry into the system. This position is responsible for maintaining regularly scheduled vendor calls, training, and data analytics. The position will require the ability to design, develop, implement, and maintain databases to ensure process compliance requirements and efficiencies are met. The ability to query, analyze data, and map detailed processes coupled with analytical skills will enable the associate to draw clear and concise conclusions and identify improvement opportunities. This position is also back up support for Penske’s credit card process.

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintain open communication with Corporate Vendors to aid in timely responses on projects and/or problem resolution.

• Manage and maintain training schedules and conduct training to field associates on how to reconcile accounts and clear suspended invoices.

• Day to day operational support will include supporting the field and making decisions on suspended PEMS items, pricing tolerances, and ensuring EDI transaction come into Penske systems.

• Maintain daily, weekly, monthly reports – PEMS & Pcard

• Support departmental improvement projects in the areas of process management.

• Develop and calculate measures/metrics.

• Assist Leadership Team in developing ROI for projects and initiatives.

• Facilitate automated solutions via multiple applications related to cost savings initiatives.

• Participate in identifying & building process for cost recovery opportunities

• Participate in solutions development projects

• Other projects and tasks as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years financial analytics experience required

• At least 3 years of business or operational experience, preferred

• Bachelor’s in Finance, Economics and/or Accounting, preferred

• Independent problem-solving skills, required

• Ability to foster strong relationships, required

• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, handle multiple projects, required

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, required

• Strong analytical skills, required

• Advanced use of Microsoft Excel and Access required

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Powerpoint required

• Knowledge of field/corporate systems (i.e. AS400 (PEMS, RO, AP programs), Savvion) preferred

• Data mining and report tool (experience SQL, Access, etc.) preferred

• Quality program certification (Six Sigma, ISO, LEAN, etc.) preferred

• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job

• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal

history) and drug screening are required

Physical Requirements:

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines.

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Category: Finance/Accounting

Job Function: Project Management

Job Family: General Administration

Address: 100 Gundy Drive

Primary Location: US-PA-Reading

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.

Req ID: 2328780