Associate Project Manager

C&S Wholesale Grocers; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ES3, LLC in the United States is seeking an Associate Project Manager to help execute intermediate to complex projects, provide planning, coordination, resource management and reporting support to achieve timely and quality outcomes.

You will support Senior and Lead Customer Experience Managers with requirements gathering, scoping, and project execution, while independently identifying problems and proposing solutions.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of project management concepts and methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for executive presentations).
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Highly detailed-oriented and organized
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of the team
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior and Lead Customer Experience Managers in planning, managing, reporting, and monitoring projects from concept through implementation and closing.
• Track costs, performance, service levels and other metrics required to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Prepare and implement communication plan for meetings and written reports or meeting minutes to keep stakeholders and project resources informed.
• Collect, clean, and manipulate data to build recurring management reports, presentations, and ad-hoc analytical summaries.
• Direct small projects or sections of larger projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple internal and external constituents.
• This includes managing and executing the day-to-day operational aspects of all assigned projects, completing project documentation, tracking deliverables and gaining consensus from stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
• Assist with establishing project management processes and methodologies to ensure assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet high quality standards and Leadership expectations using the appropriate tools.
• Meet with internal customers of assigned projects to provide status updates, reporting, and gather project-related feedback.
• Execute critical project support and administrative tasks, including data analysis, background research, presentation updates, and document maintenance across assigned teams.

Skills

Project management concepts

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Verbal and written communication

Problem-solving

Time management

Detail-oriented

Independent and team work

Meeting tight deadlines

25% travel

Education

Associate Degree - General Studies

Bachelor's Degree - General Studies

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

Position Overview

The Associate Project Manager is responsible for executing projects with low to moderate complexity and providing planning, coordination, resource management and reporting support on projects with moderate to high complexity to achieve desired project outcomes and bring projects to successful completion. The Associate supports various Project Managers with requirements gathering, scoping, and project execution by independently identifying problems, offering best possible solutions, and deciding if problems need to be brought to the Project Manager's attention. In this capacity, the Associate also manages specific sub functions for set amount of times to assist with the day to day operations of projects, develop sustainable processes, and create reporting which supports teams, functions, and company-wide initiatives.

Job Description Description

• Assist Senior and Lead Customer Experience Managers in planning, managing, reporting, and monitoring projects from concept through implementation and closing.
• Track costs, performance, service levels and other metrics required to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Prepare and implement communication plan for meetings and written reports or meeting minutes to keep stakeholders and project resources informed.
• Collect, clean, and manipulate data to build recurring management reports, presentations, and ad-hoc analytical summaries.
• Direct small projects or sections of larger projects involving cross-functional teams, multiple internal and external constituents.
• This includes managing and executing the day-to-day operational aspects of all assigned projects, completing project documentation, tracking deliverables and gaining consensus from stakeholders to ensure successful implementation.
• Assist with establishing project management processes and methodologies to ensure assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet high quality standards and Leadership expectations using the appropriate tools.
• Meet with internal customers of assigned projects to provide status updates, reporting, and gather project-related feedback.
• Execute critical project support and administrative tasks, including data analysis, background research, presentation updates, and document maintenance across assigned teams.

Travel Required: Yes

Environment Office Temperature (65F to 75F) Perishable Warehouse (28F to 60F)

Skills

• Knowledge of project management concepts and methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for executive presentations).
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and time management skills
• Highly detailed-oriented and organized
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a part of the team
• Ability to work on tight deadlines
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

Years Of Experience

2-5: Years of professional experience with project management, process improvement and training responsibilities

Qualifications

• Associate Degree - General Studies
• Bachelor's Degree - General Studies
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

Shift

1st Shift (United States of America)

Company

ES3, LLC About Our Company ES3 is an experienced team of third-party logistics experts, saving Consumer Packaged Goods manufacturers significant time and money every day. A pioneer of the collaborative distribution model, ES3 provides solutions across all channels, optimizing its supply network to expedite replenishment. ES3 does this by combining warehousing, mixing, and distribution services under one roof in a multi-manufacturer, collaborative model optimized by advanced technology. Working Safely is a Condition for Employment with ES3, LLC. ES3, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. The Company provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisee under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.