Project Manager III

Wesco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesco in Indianapolis seeks a Project Manager III to lead large and complex projects, ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence. You will oversee scope, cost, schedule, staffing, and vendor management with independence and collaboration.

Define goals, develop plans, identify risks, and communicate with stakeholders. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication are essential to drive successful outcomes across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years directing work in large-scale project management with process development and execution.
• Strong knowledge of business and management principles, including planning and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to lead people and cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages large and complex project development from beginning to end.
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develops full-scale project plans and communications documents.
• Identifies, manages, and tracks dependencies, risks, milestones using PM tools.
• Monitors and controls project performance to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manages scope changes, assesses impacts, and develops contingency plans.
• Develops and delivers progress reports, requirements documentation, and presentations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Manager III, you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. You will be responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. This role operates with a high degree of independence and collaboration and contributes to moderately to highly complex project initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages large and complex project development from beginning to end
• Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Identify, manage, and track project dependencies, risks, critical path, and milestones using appropriate project management tools.
• Monitor and control project performance, tracking milestones and deliverables to ensure consistent execution.
• Manage changes in project scope, assess potential impacts, identify concerns, and develop contingency and mitigation plans.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations for internal leadership and customers.
• Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Serve as the primary liaison with internal and external project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Set and manage expectations with customers, ensuring alignment with contractual and PO requirements.
• Understand and communicate all customer, contract, and PO requirements to internal workstreams to ensure successful execution.
• Proactively communicate project status, risks, and needs to customers.
• Identify and manage customer critical milestones, deliverables, and success factors.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively and build accountability across cross functional teams.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years required, 7 years experience preferred of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution
• Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
• Prior experience with managing people and 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, including strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees effectively
• Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills

Compensation Details

$74,285 - $118,856 Annually

This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents. For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.

In addition, Wesco offers a benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

About The Team

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on.

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive.

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.