Net Ops Project Manager

Veritiv Corporation; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Veritiv is seeking a Senior Project Manager to independently manage large IT programs and coordinate cross-functional teams. You will align initiatives with long-term goals and report progress to senior leadership.

Responsibilities include scope, budget, resources, and timing for new initiatives, ensuring ROI and inter-project coherence, while managing risks and external vendors. Strong leadership and PMP/ACP credentials are expected.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory/management experience.
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Experience with ERP, CRM, and project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Align IT initiatives with long-term objectives and identify improvement areas.
• Communicate program status to stakeholders and escalate as needed.
• Define scope, deliverables, resources, work plan, budget, and timing.
• Manage teams for ROI and coordinate cross-project initiatives.
• Identify requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budgets and deliver against goals.
• Identify risks and opportunities; produce program reports.
• Roll up project reporting and manage interdependencies.
• Ensure resource capacity across projects.
• Manage IT components of Veritiv’s programs.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

ACP - PMI

PMP - PMI

Tools

ERP systems

CRM systems

Project management tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Purpose:

Our Senior Project Manager functions independently to manage programs and large projects related to Veritiv’s internal and external information systems, effectively communicating and coordinating the activities of the project team. These programs and projects are highly complex, have senior level business manager sponsorship, and require the coordination of project activities across functional areas within the organization.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work closely with senior leadership to align IT initiatives with the organization's long-term objectives, identifying areas of improvement, and suggesting innovative solutions to drive efficiency and productivity. Facilitates ideation through a defined innovation process and engages the “appropriate” stakeholders to support.
• Effectively communicate program status to stakeholders, and appropriately escal…
• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives. Articulate the goals and objectives of the program and how it will impact the business.
• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives. Ensure portfolio optimization, business goal alignment, and business value alignment across the program.
• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives.
• Work with other project managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects.
• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders.
• Roll up project reporting across projects to the program. Identify and manage the interdependencies between projects within the program.
• Ensure resource capacity and availability across projects within the program.
• Manage the IT components of Veritiv’s programs and projects.

Additional Responsibilities & Qualifications:

• Agile/SCRUM or Project Management Institute PMP Certification.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of related experience of successful supervisory/management experience required to motivate and develop direct reports, as well as size up new talent.
• 5-10 years of related job experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, work under pressure, and adapt to sudden changes in the work environment.
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent verbal, written, people, and diplomacy skills are required.
• Experienced in providing leadership to others regarding work related systems, processes, and challenges.
• Experience of interpreting strategy and policy in order to set and deliver objectives.
• Experience of planning, managing and organizing resources within short/medium timescales within the overall policy framework.
• Experience working with ERP systems, contract management, CRM systems and project management tools preferred.
• Proficiency in supply chain management software and ERP systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong planning and organization skills are required.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) - Project Management Institute
• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute

What We Offer

Engaging and inclusive culture with employee-led Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc. Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities. Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions. Healthcare benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and health savings account), life, AD&D, and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, and other fringe benefits.

What We Offer

• Engaging and inclusive culture with employee lead Employee Resource Groups, Veritiv Cultural Alliance, recognition platform, etc.
• Extensive training opportunities, professional development programs, career pathing, and mentorship opportunities.
• Collaborative atmosphere with our customers and suppliers to create healthier, safer and more sustainable communities through our responsible operations and innovative solutions.
• Healthcare benefits and 401k with match start date of hire, paid time off and parental bonding time, tuition reimbursement, annual Profit-Sharing Program and much more! Learn more here.

About Veritiv Together with its subsidiaries, Veritiv is the leading full-service provider of packaging solutions. Veritiv also provides JanSan, hygiene, print and publishing products and services. Veritiv serves customers in a wide range of industries, through team members around the world helping shape the success of its customers. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn. Veritiv Corporation, headquartered in Atlanta, Veritiv is a leading provider of design-to-delivery packaging, print, and facility solutions. With a diverse team and global reach, we’re helping businesses cut costs, reduce waste, and improve efficiencies that make doing business easier. For more information, visit www.veritiv.com and connect with the Company on LinkedIn.