Project Manager III (Switchgear)

Wesco; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 89,142 - 115,884; Full time

Job summary

Wesco is seeking a Project Manager III (Switchgear) to lead complex projects end-to-end in Parsippany, NJ. The role requires directing multi-year efforts, coordinating internal staff and outside vendors, and delivering on scope, time, and cost goals.

You will prepare management reports and drive continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, and delivery metrics. The ideal candidate has extensive project leadership experience, strong problem solving, communication, and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 5 years required, 7 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large and complex project development from beginning to end.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Develop employees to be self-sufficient in continuous improvement tools.
• Function as leader for continuous improvement events.
• Align activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Perform root-cause analysis on gaps, identify waste, and work with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action.
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes.
• Negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel.
• Determine and assess need for additional staff or consultants and make appropriate staffing adjustments during the project cycle.
• Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential concerns, and devise contingency plans.

Skills

Project management

Resource allocation

Negotiation

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Root-cause analysis

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

As a Project Manager III (Switchgear), you will manage and oversee all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on‑time and within budget. You are responsible for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors. You will prepare reports for upper management regarding project status and contribute to moderately complex project aspects. Your work is generally independent and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage large and complex project development from beginning to end
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Develop full‑scale project plans and associated communications documents
• Communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
• Estimate resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
• Develop employees to be self‑sufficient in continuous improvement tools
• Function as leader for continuous improvement events
• Align activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Perform root‑cause analysis on gaps, identify waste, and work with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
• Draft and submit budget proposals, and recommend subsequent budget changes
• Negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
• Determine and assess need for additional staff or consultants and make appropriate staffing adjustments during the project cycle
• Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to personnel
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and deliverables
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential concerns, and devise contingency plans

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5 years required, 7 years 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

$89,142 – $115,884 Annually. Amount may vary based on geographic location, education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or collective bargaining agreements.

For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.

Benefits

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 upon request.

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.