Project Manager Job at Compass Group USA, Chicago, IL

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  • Compass Group USA
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

This Project Manager position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure leading impactful enterprise-wide business initiatives in a Fortune 500 company. This individual would be part of the Strategic Projects team comprising three primary verticals:

• Operational Support: Supports retention and new business operational readiness and go-lives.

• Continuous Improvement: Supports large scale digital transformations for Compass Group.

• Innovation & Integrations: Supports improvement strategies related to process, technology, or acquisitions.

Each project is carefully selected to achieve a significant return for the company and adds value to the growth of Compass Group. A successful candidate will be aligned to one of the Strategic Project verticals, own the life cycle of key projects, and drive necessary change throughout.

Responsibilities:

  • Define and execute project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needs
  • Build project teams (directly and indirectly) and actively coordinate team members to maximize productivity and project velocities
  • Implement and maintain Waterfall or Agile project plans as required to support project goals
  • Communicate progress, risks, and escalations appropriately at all levels of the organization, or multiple departments, and businesses
  • Collaborate and build relationships with all stakeholders - including senior executives, sponsors, business owners, and field operations
  • Create and maintain all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, work plans, presentations, analysis, facilitation events
  • Adapt approach and project management methodology as needed to ensure project success
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate change, within a project, or Strategic Project teams
  • Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
  • Seek personal growth by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Graduate degrees preferred - MBA/ CPA /MSOD
  • PMP, Lean Sigma, SCRUM, Agile certifications encouraged
  • 3+ years’ experience managing enterprise projects, particularly those involving a organization or full business unit change
  • “Big 4” consulting experience preferred
  • Proven ability to define and execute change strategies
  • Proven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrix’ d environment
  • Proven ability address competing priorities within a single project with a positive, can-do attitude
  • Proven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issues
  • Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Project Management solutions (Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Projects)
  • Travel as needed (less than 25%)

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