AVP, Project Management

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Work Policy

Summer Fridays

Work From Anywhere Month

Learning & Development

Job summary

Revantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is seeking a Project Manager to lead PMO initiatives and ensure timely delivery of technology and data projects across multiple streams. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and report milestones to stakeholders.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and effective communication to support portfolio companies. A hybrid work approach and ongoing learning opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in project management, preferably in a technology organization.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• PMP, CAPM or similar certification is a plus.
• Understanding of agile methods and processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, coordinate, and monitor multiple projects through all life cycle phases.
• Drive collaboration across business, technology, and third-party teams to deliver on time, on budget, and in scope.
• Develop detailed timelines, manage interdependencies, and surface issues and risks.
• Support cost tracking and provide transparency to stakeholders.
• Prepare and present project updates and governance materials.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Agile

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Planner Premium

Asana

Jira

Monday.com

Smartsheets

Job description

Who We AreRevantage, a Blackstone Real Estate portfolio company, is a global provider of corporate services.With a corporate purpose of ‘In Pursuit of Better,’ Revantage delivers value-added services and world-class talent for Blackstone Real Estate portfolio companies, spanning diverse asset classes, including residential, logistics, office, hospitality and retail sectors. Headquartered in Chicago, the company’s footprint extends across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific.Rooted in a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity, Revantage goes beyond traditional corporate services and acts as a trusted partner. Across offerings that include finance, technology, human resources and operations, Revantage proactively anticipates stakeholder needs, recruits exceptional talent and enables its business partners to thrive.What We Value: Our CultureOur people are our most important asset, enabling Blackstone portfolio companies and investments to scale and thrive. Together, we foster a workplace where everyone can be themselves, enabling them to do their best work.At Revantage, we have exceptional people who live our values and help us pursue better every day. We offer dynamic and meaningful work, competitive compensation, benefits and flexibility. We listen and take action to ensure our organization evolves to reflect our employees’ voices and support an inclusive culture.Our demonstrated commitment to our people and collaborative culture have earned us numerous awards as a top employer.Our culture is built on our shared core values and commitment to be:Learners – We learn from our challenges and successesLeaders – We commit to continuous improvementEnthusiasts – We face challenges with optimism and believe anything is possibleAchievers – We expect high standards for ourselves and enable the success of our teamsPartners – We deliver value and positive impact to our partnersGrow your career with us. As a member of our team, you'll gain hands-on experience in the real estate industry and benefit from a supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.Why This Role Is ValuableAs a critical member of the PMO team, the Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of projects, initiatives, and activities across multiple data- and technology-related work streams. You will support Technology leadership and Portfolio Companies in ensuring timely delivery of key projects and initiatives. You will also play an important role in informing leadership and technology stakeholders on milestone execution, issues, and risks. You will compile, prepare, and present information for project and program updates and presentations. Additionally, the Project Manager will help build mechanisms for monitoring the overall program progress, coordinate, and drive the operational areas of Revantage’s technology projects through implementation. The PMO team will ensure effective partnership with internal and external stakeholders to effectively deliver key initiatives. This role is based out of Revantage’s office in Dallas, TX.How You Add ValuePlan, lead, coordinate, and monitor activities of one or more projects covering all phases of the project life cycle ranging from project initiation to implementationDrive close project collaboration across business, technology, and third-party teams to deliver projects that are on time, on budget, and in scope with strong stakeholder alignment and buy-in leveraging a project delivery frameworkCollaborate with project teams to define project scope, deliverables, and corresponding project governance & decision gating to minimize risks, ensure success, and effectively meet strategic objectivesPartner with cross functional project task owners to develop detailed timelines, identify interdependencies, manage & track progress, and proactively surface issues and risks address on-going progress, issues, risks, delivery outcomes, etc.Enable and motivate project teams into high functioning collaborators by leveraging effective project communication, documentation, meeting facilitation, and timely issue managementTrack project related costs against budget and forecast and provide cost transparency to all stakeholdersComplete special projects as requestedPerform other duties as assignedWhat You Bring To The RoleRequired:Bachelor’s degree Required in Computer Science, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or any closely related fieldMinimum of 5 years in project management preferably in a technology organizationExcellent written and oral communication skillsA demonstrated track record of taking ownership of complex initiatives and producing successful outcomesPMP, CAPM, or other relevant project management certification(s) a plusUnderstanding of agile methods and processes· Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools such as MS Planner Premium, Asana, Jira, Monday.com, SmartsheetsExperience in the areas of process optimization, change management, process management, and standardizationPreferred:Knowledge in collaboration tools such as Teams and SharePointExperience in usage of JIRA, Monday.com and ConfluenceBase Compensation Range:$127,000.00 To $170,000.00 Annually. This represents the presently-anticipated low and high end of the Company’s base compensation range for this position. Actual base compensation range may vary based on various factors, including but not limited to location and experience.Total Direct Compensation:This job is also eligible for discretionary bonus and incentive compensation on an annual basis.Benefits: The Company provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).The additional total direct compensation and benefits described above are subject to the terms and conditions of any governing plans, policies, practices, agreements, or other materials or documents as in effect from time to time, including but not limited to terms and conditions regarding eligibility.Perks for YouCompetitive salary, overall compensation, and 401(k)Work-life balance offerings include:Hybrid Work PolicyProductivity Hours – weekly meeting-free work timeSummer FridaysWork From Anywhere MonthIn-house and external learning & development opportunitiesGenerous health insurance and wellness benefitsPlease review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.EEO StatementRevantage is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations, if you need an accommodation to complete the application process, please email [e-mail]