Project Manager I

Wesco; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee all aspects of a project, ensuring on-time delivery and budget compliance across scope, cost, schedule, and vendors.

You will prepare reports for upper management, work on smaller projects in a support role, and operate under close supervision while developing core project management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years directing work in a project management capacity
• Business and management principles including strategic planning and resource allocation
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective relationships across functions to support mutual objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes
• Strong interpersonal, conflict management and negotiation skills
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with safety, quality, delivery and cost goals
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps and drive corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals and recommends changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for personnel
• Determines staffing needs during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identifies and manages dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules timelines and milestones
• Tracks milestones and deliverables
• Develops progress reports or proposals as needed
• Manages changes in project scope and contingency plans

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Negotiation

Prioritization

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School degree

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Manager I, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project, as well as work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Your work is closely managed.

Job Description

As a Project Manager I, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project, as well as work on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. Your work is closely managed.

Responsibilities

• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverables
• May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent experience required; Associate’s degree preferred
• 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient computer skills

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates(“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.