Project Manager II

Wet Coast Logistics; Horn Lake (MS); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

WCL Group in Horn Lake, Mississippi, seeks a Project Manager II for a six-month contract to oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, defined scope, and budget adherence.

You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize resource use, mitigate risks with data-backed contingencies, and maintain strong stakeholder alignment, with potential extension or conversion to full-time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 4+ years of business experience.
• Experience with project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Protect project scope, schedule, and cost through active risk management.
• Provide real-time status reporting and analytics to stakeholders.
• Foster continuous improvement and lessons learned for future projects.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High school diploma/GED with 4+ years experience

Tools

Jira

MS Project

Job description

CLIENT HIGHLIGHTThe client you will be working for is a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy transition sector with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, wind energy, electrification, and grid solutions — and one of the most storied industrial brands in the world.LOCATIONHorn Lake, Mississippi, 38637COMPENSATION$45-52 per hour, full benefits offeredSCHEDULEMonday-Friday, 40 hours per weekCONTRACT TERM6 month contract with high likelihood of extension or conversion to a full-time employeePOSITION OVERVIEW – Project Manager IIThe Project Manager oversees projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.RESPONSIBILITIES• Driving Delivery Excellence: Lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, consistently hitting key milestones and minimizing scope creep.• Optimizing Resource Utilization: Improve project efficiency by 15-20% through effective resource allocation and the implementation of streamlined workflows.• Proactive Risk Mitigation: Prevent project delays by identifying bottlenecks early and executing data-backed contingency plans that keep timelines on track.• Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Act as the bridge between technical execution and business goals, ensuring every project phase delivers measurable value to stakeholders.• Continuous Improvement: Champion \"Lessons Learned\" initiatives to increase team velocity and project quality in subsequent project cycles.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in business environment.• Demonstrate proficiency in using computer applications.• Experience in word processing, presentation packages, databases, and spreadsheet packages. Proficient with MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel; familiarity with Adobe software to be able to create/modify PDF files.• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.• Strong written and verbal communication skills.• Experience with project management tools and software.• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.• Proven ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.• 5+ years of experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.• Demonstrated history of delivering projects that met or exceeded business objectives.• Expertise in utilizing PM tools (Jira, MS Project, or similar) to provide real-time status reporting and analytics.• PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master certification is highly valued.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS• Methodology Proficiency• System Architecture Analysis