Global Delivery Manager

Avnet; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

401K matching

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Avnet is seeking an experienced project manager to plan, lead, and coordinate technology and business initiatives. You will manage projects or subcomponents to ensure cost, schedule, scope, and deliverables are met, interfacing with diverse teams and stakeholders globally.

The role requires 8+ years of experience in project management and a Bachelor's degree. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and drive vendor relations to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project/program management.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Ability to lead complex projects across multiple departments and regions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, monitor, and coordinate technology and business projects and programs.
• Direct and coordinate activities of assigned project personnel to ensure progress on schedule and within budget.
• Develop detailed project plans and communicate progress to stakeholders across global teams.
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies to meet deliverables.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology.

Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Who We Are

At Avnet, relationships matter. We are a global, FORTUNE ® 500 technology distributor and solutions company that delivers design, supply chain and logistics expertise to customers at every stage of a product’s lifecycle. Our employees have a front row seat to the latest innovations shaping the world we live in and the future we share. We’re driven to help our customers around the world succeed and we do so by earning the trust of some of the biggest names in technology. Working at Avnet means being a part of a global team. We work collaboratively and with integrity, doing business the right way. For more than a century, we have partnered together to help our customers, suppliers and teammates realize the transformative possibilities of technology. Experience what’s next at Avnet!

Job Summary

Plans, leads, monitors and coordinates activities related to technology and business projects and programs. Manages projects or assigned projects subcomponents to ensure cost, schedule, scope and deliverable requirements are met. Interfaces and communicates progress of projects.

Principal Responsibilities

• Using project management principals, theories, techniques and tools, manages time, cost, schedules, quality, procurement, communication, and risk.
• Directs and coordinates activities of assigned project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget. Provides leadership of project team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Determines methods and resources needed to achieve project goals, and develops and maintains a detailed work (project) plan.
• Coordinates activities and works collaboratively with all stakeholders across global departments.
• Facilitates meetings to discuss issues and implementation strategies and solicit alternative points of view. Facilitates problem-solving; and decision-making.
• Formulates conclusions, recommendations and develops options. Effectively presents and justifies findings and recommendations to management and customers, as appropriate, to gain approval.
• May manage projects and programs that cross multiple departments/regions throughout the company.
• May manage vendor relationships and serve as a liaison between vendors and project team members and leadership. May manage vendors including cost, quality, and schedules.
• Identifies, manages and mitigates issues and risks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Level Specifications

• Mastery knowledge of industry best practices and disciplines. Considered a subject matter expert within the organization and contributes to the development of new concepts, techniques and standards.
• Develops solutions to highly complex and uniquely challenging situations. Assignments require extensive evaluation of alternatives and variables. Expected to make improvements to policies and procedures.
• Works independently toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated using independent judgment and discretion. May act as informal team lead and/or coach less experienced team members.
• Serves as consultant to management and/or internal/external spokesperson for the organization on major initiatives related to policies, plans and long-range objectives.
• Ability to engage and influence at all levels of the global organization.

Work Experience

• Typically 8+ years with bachelor's or equivalent.

Education And Certification(s)

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience from which comparable knowledge and job skills can be obtained.

Distinguishing Characteristics

• Works on more large scale, complex, high risk projects including GIS projects

What We Offer

Our employees work hard to live our values and help us grow. Our total rewards strategy supports Avnet’s ability to attract, engage, develop, and reward our employees, while promoting a diverse and inclusive environment. We offer competitive compensation and benefit programs — from time away and flexible working arrangements to programs supporting employee well-being and opportunities to give back to your community.

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401K and Pension Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Family Support (Paid Leave, Surrogacy, Adoption)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account
• Education Assistance
• Employee Development Resources
• Employee Wellness, Leadership Development and Mentorship Programs

Benefits listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Avnet.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Avnet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy of non-discrimination also applies to religious dress and grooming practices. Avnet will accommodate employee religious dress standards and grooming practices that do not result in undue hardship for the Company. If you are interested in applying for employment with Avnet and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position contact our Human Resources Service Center at [phone].