Project Manager I - Wire & Cable: Execution & Delivery

WESCO; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Job summary

Wesco, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will coordinate scope, cost, schedule, staffing, and vendor management, while preparing status reports for upper management in a structured, governed process.

In this role you’ll develop project plans, communicate progress to stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with safety, quality, delivery

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent experience required; Associate’s degree preferred.
• 2 years required, 4 years experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives.
• Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers.
• Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required.
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills

Responsibilities

• Provides support with project development from beginning to end
• Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
• Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
• May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
• Sets and manages project expectations with team members
• Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
• Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
• Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Tracks project milestones and deliverablesMay develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Leadership

Research skills

Learning new technologies

Prioritization

Verbal communication

Computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree preferred

Job description

Wesco, headquartered in Pittsburgh, is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from initiation to closure, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will coordinate scope, cost, schedule, staffing, and vendor management, while preparing status reports for upper management in a structured, governed process.

In this role you’ll develop project plans, communicate progress to stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement while aligning with safety, quality, delivery