Project Manager

JMJ Phillip; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

JMJ Phillip Group in La Vergne, TN is seeking an organized Project Manager to oversee projects from planning through completion, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality standards. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage resources, monitor performance, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Responsibilities include developing project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables; tracking progress; managing budgets and risks; and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management or a similar coordination and leadership role.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure project objectives align with organizational priorities and expectations.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assign responsibilities and allocate resources based on project requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain clear communication among team members.
• Address project challenges and support effective collaboration.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource requirements.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track project performance against established timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.
• Prepare regular project status reports, progress updates, and management presentations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Ensure deliverables meet established quality standards and applicable requirements.
• Evaluate project outcomes and recommend improvements for future initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Time management

Analytical

Problem solving

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking an organized and results-driven Project Manager to oversee projects from planning through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to established quality standards. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, monitoring project performance, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders to achieve business objectives.

Position Responsibilities

Project Planning and Execution

• Develop project plans, schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate project activities to ensure timely and successful completion.
• Monitor progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure project objectives align with organizational priorities and expectations.

Team and Resource Management

• Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Assign responsibilities and allocate resources based on project requirements.
• Facilitate project meetings and maintain clear communication among team members.
• Address project challenges and support effective collaboration.

Budget and Risk Management

• Develop and monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource requirements.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Track project performance against established timelines, budgets, and objectives.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and control costs.

Reporting and Quality Assurance

• Prepare regular project status reports, progress updates, and management presentations.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Ensure deliverables meet established quality standards and applicable requirements.
• Evaluate project outcomes and recommend improvements for future initiatives.

Prerequisites

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience in project management or a similar coordination and leadership role.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and deliverables.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and reporting tools.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing project requirements.

Certifications (Preferred, but Not Required)

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM).
• Agile or Scrum certifications, where applicable.
• Lean Six Sigma certification.
• Additional certifications relevant to the project's industry or technical requirements.

What the Role Offers

• Annual Salary: $100,000–$120,000.
• Opportunities to lead projects and contribute to key organizational initiatives.
• Professional development through project leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
• The opportunity to improve operational efficiency, processes, and project outcomes.
• A collaborative environment that encourages accountability, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Career growth through increased project ownership and stakeholder engagement.

Why La Vergne?

La Vergne, Tennessee, offers access to a growing business and industrial community in the greater Nashville area. Its proximity to major transportation routes, distribution networks, and commercial centers provides opportunities for project professionals working across a variety of industries. The area offers a practical setting for coordinating teams, managing project timelines, and supporting operational goals while benefiting from the region's expanding business environment.