What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Global Operations Project Manager position at Steelcase?
General Information
Country: USA
State: Michigan
City: Grand Rapids
Office Location: 901 44th Street SE - - - - -
Date posted: 20-Mar-2023
Business Function: Project Management
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Description
We are hiring a Sr. Project Manager - Global Operations to develop, lead and execute global initiatives/projects!
What You Will Be Doing:
Responsible for leading initiation through execution of large and complex, sometimes unconventional, strategic in nature Ops based projects that have a high degree of scope and risk. Projects include experience design efforts, analytics/data driven coordination, business start-up support, strategic focus on industrial model, customer experience focused efforts, major product development collaboration efforts, etc. Utilizes advanced project management fundamentals to facilitate and lead a cross-functional team through the project management process to achieve desired goals and objectives. Compiles, analyzes and communicates detailed project objectives and requirements in terms of function and performance and leads the team to success. Key partner with project sponsor. Works with teams to define project charters, develop project timelines, monitor project budget(s), lead risk identification/management, communications planning, etc. Compiles master project plan from various detailed plans co-created with project team members. Responsible for completion of projects on schedule and within budget. Acts as teacher, coach and mentor for other PM's. Takes active role in raising Global Ops PM competency. Will be an active member of the Ops PMO Leadership Team that will lead definition through execution of our PM methodologies, tools, governance processes, etc. Will create content, design approaches and lead training/coaching/mentoring/etc. to help raise the overall PM competency across Global Operations. Represents and positively promotes the vision / purpose of Global Operations.
Your Future Team:
You will work closely with global, regional and local leaders.
Who You Are:
Required Skills and Competencies
- Energetic and empathetic approach to achieving results through others.
- Ability to develop strong relationship with a vast range of leaders across the business.
- Knowledge and hands on experience with the complete project management process
- Extensive project planning skills, including the successful completion of medium and large scale & scope projects.
- Ability to identify issues, specify corrective actions and lead team(s) to best resolution.
- Proven management and negotiation skills with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal skills including written and oral communications; relationship building as well as presentation skills to present project concepts at all levels within the company.
- Ability to motivate project team and accomplish activities through others including diverse teams of professional and semi-skilled members.
- Knowledge of and application of design thinking (user centered, customer-centric) approach/tools.
- Curious about learning and trying new things that can be applied specifically and broadly (ex. Experience Design) to improve the customer experience.
- Proficient in use of computer business applications such as Microsoft Project, Excel and other productivity tools.
- Ability to manage extensive project budgets and coordinate budget approval process.
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Bachelors or Master's Degree in a project management or organizational behavior related field preferred.
- Project Mgt Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Mgt Institute (PMI) highly preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years proven project management experience
Why People Choose to Work with Us:
At Steelcase, we put people at the center of everything we do. We understand the role of work and believe that it can bring meaning and purpose to the lives of our customers and our employees. We prioritize supporting our employees both in and out of work, in all aspects of their lives. When we bring our talents together, we make a positive lasting impact through our work and communities.
Who We Are:
Organizations around the world trust Steelcase to help them create places that help people work better, be inspired, and accomplish more.
We design, manufacture, and partner with other leading organizations to provide architecture, furniture, and technology solutions- accessible through a network of channels, including over 800 Steelcase dealer locations. Steelcase is a global, industry-leading, publicly-traded company with fiscal year 2021 revenue of $2.6 billion.
What Matters to Us:
More than qualifications, we're looking for talent and potential. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're always looking to improve our global community. We value applicants who are comfortable interacting with people different from themselves, building mutual respect and positive relationships. We invite people from all backgrounds and genders to apply. If we can make the application process easier through accommodation, please email us at myhr@steelcase.com.
Steelcase provides employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, genetic information, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or veteran status and bases all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. We are proud to be recognized for our inclusive workforce by the Corporate Equality Index for the past nine years.
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