REMOTE INNOVATION PROJECT MANAGER

Lensa; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in facilities management is seeking a Remote Innovation Project Manager to oversee impactful projects across North America. In this role, you will be responsible for managing operational efficiencies and implementing innovative solutions to enhance client services. Ideal candidates will possess strong project management skills and a degree, along with experience in facility operations management and innovation development. Join a team dedicated to operational excellence and drive positive change in a Fortune 100 company.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in facility operations management or project management.
• Ability to travel within North America as needed.
• Capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational enhancements and innovative technology initiatives.
• Manage project goals and scope in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Drive workforce engagement and track project status.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Innovation Development

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Windows

Job description

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ESFM

Position Title: REMOTE INNOVATION PROJECT MANAGER

Pay Grade: 16

Salary: $100,000 - $130,000

ESFM is the corporate facilities management (FM) division of Compass Group USA, a Gold-level Corporate Sustaining Partner of the International Facility Management Association (IFMA), and a Platinum Corporate Member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).

ESFM self-performs 80% of all FM services provided to clients. Our portfolio of solution categories includes Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, ESG Programming, Laboratory Support Services, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Landscaping & Grounds Management, Workplace Solutions and Managed Services.

This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees. ESFM’s clients include many household names from the life sciences, technology, oil & gas and manufacturing markets.

This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [e-mail].

Short Description

This Innovation Project Manager, reporting into the Program Manager of Operations & Transformation, offers a unique opportunity to manage impactful projects in a fortune one hundred company. This role will continuously work with the client, regional leadership team, and site managers to define project goals, evaluate scope, and anticipate client needs serving as the key driver of operational efficiencies, innovative technology, and project management. A successful candidate will be tasked with owning the complete life cycle of the projects and driving necessary change throughout. The Operations Project Manager will coordinate activities across North America specifically for our contracted scope of services such as janitorial, mail, shipping and receiving, maintenance, security, and other vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

Job Summary

• Creative/Strategic project management resource responsible for leading operational enhancements, implementation of innovative technology, and cost savings initiatives
• Responsible for the sourcing, development and implementation of industry leading innovations and strategic operational initiatives within Client’s business.
• This includes projects in operational programs such as: account management, innovative technology, janitorial services, mail/shipping/receiving services, maintenance, and vendor management.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of initiatives to enhance or improve operations.
• Regular reporting of innovation and process improvement to both Compass internal stakeholders and Client leadership
• Define innovation, technology, or operational enhancement project scope, goals, ROI, and deliverables in collaboration with all internal and external stakeholders, including key clients, senior executives, sponsors, sector and division leads, and field operations
• Engage and collaborate with peer managers and client leads to drive workforce engagement for existing and new innovations to ensure Compass strategy and implementation is aligned with client goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams on project reporting, meeting frequencies, and providing client ready updates.
• Chai all internal or external innovation meetings and own development of the innovative strategy through all stages of the project
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and make recommendations for change; identify flaws in logic or assumption errors
• Build and manage (directly and indirectly) teams to meet the innovation demands of the portfolio and clients
• Assist the project management of innovation, technology, and our operational improvement implementation
• Create and maintain all documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, work plans, presentations
• Ability to manage, multi-task, and drive multiple operational projects simultaneously
• Adapt to client and manager schedules to achieve project timelines
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in facility operations management, innovation development or project management
• Willingness to travel, as needed, through North America
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations
• Aptitude to multi-tasks and establish priorities
• Capacity to maintain organization in a changing environment
• Exhibits initiative, responsibility, flexibility and leadership
• Proficient in the use of Windows, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in an unstructured, fast-paced environment
  
  

Apply to ESFM Services today!

ESFM is a member of Compass Group USA

Click here to Learn More about the Compass Story (http://www.compass-usa.com/our-story/)

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. 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.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Eurest Services maintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/ AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave
  
  

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 (https://www.compass-usa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/2023_WageTransparency_ESFM.pdf) for paid time off benefits information.

Req ID: 1424903

ESFM

Brandy Wilson

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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