PROJECT MANAGER (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

E15 Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Holiday Time Off

Health and Wellness Programs

Job summary

E15 Group in Charlotte, North Carolina, is seeking a skilled Project Manager to lead impactful business initiatives in a Fortune 500 environment. The role involves managing project scope and deliverables while collaborating with stakeholders across various departments.

The ideal candidate has at least three years of project management experience and excels in leadership and communication. This position offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience managing enterprise projects.
• Proven ability to influence and manage external resources.
• Strong leadership skills with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute project scope and goals.
• Build project teams and coordinate members.
• Implement and maintain Agile or Waterfall project plans.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional team leadership

Change strategy execution

Business analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Graduate degrees preferred (MBA/CPA/MSOD)

Tools

Microsoft Office Applications

Project Management solutions (Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Projects)

Job description

Job Summary

This Project Manager position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure leading impactful enterprise-wide business initiatives in a Fortune 500 company. This individual would be part of the Strategic Projects team comprising three primary verticals:

• Operational Support: Supports retention and new business operational readiness and go-lives.
• Continuous Improvement: Supports large scale digital transformations for Compass Group.
• Innovation & Integrations: Supports improvement strategies related to process, technology, or acquisitions.

Each project is carefully selected to achieve a significant return for the company and adds value to the growth of Compass Group. A successful candidate will be aligned to one of the Strategic Project verticals, own the life cycle of key projects, and drive necessary change throughout.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needs.
• Build project teams (directly and indirectly) and actively coordinate team members to maximize productivity and project velocities.
• Implement and maintain Waterfall or Agile project plans as required to support project goals.
• Communicate progress, risks, and escalations appropriately at all levels of the organization, or multiple departments, and businesses.
• Collaborate and build relationships with all stakeholders – including senior executives, sponsors, business owners, and field operations.
• Create and maintain all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to status reports, work plans, presentations, analysis, facilitation events.
• Adapt approach and project management methodology as needed to ensure project success.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate change, within a project, or Strategic Project teams.
• Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Seek personal growth by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Travel as needed (less than 25%).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3+ years’ experience managing enterprise projects, particularly those involving an organization or full business unit change.
• Proven ability to define and execute change strategies.
• Proven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrixed environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to address competing priorities within a single project with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Proven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issues.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Project Management solutions (Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Projects).
• Graduate degrees preferred – MBA/ CPA /MSOD.
• PMP, Lean Sigma, SCRUM, Agile certifications encouraged.
• Big 4 consulting experience preferred.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance / AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Personal Leave
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here for paid time off benefits information.

Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.

Req ID: 1424068