Corp Manager - Project

About us:

• Privately owned and operated with 100+ years of historical strength and stability
• Dedicated to supporting internal career growth through on job training, learning and opportunity for career advancement
• Excellent Total Value Benefits Package to include:
• Two weeks paid vacation within first year
• Comprehensive Medical Preferred Provider Plan
• Dental, vision, flex spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid life insurance ($50,000)
• Additional optional insurance (accident, critical illness, universal life, home & auto)
• Paid maternity & paternity leave
• Paid holiday & sick time
• 401(k) match (50% on first 6%; plus an additional annual match of up to 3%)
• Exclusive employee discounts (cell phone, event tickets, gym membership, car buying, hotels, car rentals, technology needs and much more)
• Competitive Compensation
• Fast paced environment promotes a healthy lifestyle
• For qualified candidates we offer an amazing CDL Tuition Program reimbursable up to $5250 for CDL school tuition - ask your Recruiter for details
  

The Project- Manager will be part of the team at UNITED responsible for establishing a Project Management Office (PMO) which will partner with all areas of the business to manage the lifecycle of key projects for UNITED.

• Builds positive associate morale
• Manage all aspects of UNITED projects across all functional areas of the company
• Focus will be on complex cross-functional projects but may include support for other key initiatives that are specific to certain departments.
• Provide expertise and best practices for associates outside of the PMO that may have project management responsibilities
• Define project scope and objectives
• Determine internal and external resources required
• Estimate project costs
• Establish and track a budget
• Develop a detailed project plan using tools determined by the PMO
• Identify cross-functional interdependences and take actions to resolve
• Establish and manage project update meetings
• Report project progress to various stakeholders
• Provide insights into the overall portfolio of projects
• Align projects to UNITED's corporate strategic plan
• Memorialize project learnings through conducting post-mortem analysis against desired results
• Collaborate with other PMO team members on project management methodology and contribute to continuous improvement of the processes
• Performs appropriate duties as assigned by management

• Minimum age 18 years old
• Valid driver's license required and obligation to maintain compliance with UNITED fleet policy
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position and compliance with UNITED safety policies
• Regular and prompt attendance is an essential function of the job
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to maintain a neat professional appearance within Company guidelines
• Ability to maintain safety and security of Company assets
• Ability to utilize all Company provided resources and technology
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Performs work under general supervision. Handles moderately complex issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff
• Possesses solid working knowledge of project management methodology
• Has functional knowledge in one or more areas of the business
• Bachelor's degree preferred and 4 to 6 years of overall business experience
• Exposure to project management work as part of overall experience.
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to travel (15%)
  

Position will be required to comply with the CCBCU Personal Protective Equipment Program. Position is required to wear safety toed shoes when performing the following tasks: Operating Powered Industrial Equipment or Working in an Area where Powered Industrial Equipment is in use, Fleet Maintenance, Working with Palletized Product, Use of Hand Trucks/Dollies to Deliver Product, Cooler Services, etc.

(X) None = 0% (0 hrs)

(L) Limited = 1% (1 hr)

(O) Occasionally = 2%-25% (1-2 hrs)

(F) Frequently = 26%-50% (3-4 hrs)

(R) Repeatedly = 51%-75% (5-6 hrs)

(C) Continuously = 76%-100% (7+ hrs)