Strategic Project Manager: Operational Excellence

Toppan Merrill LLC; North Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced Medical, Dental, Vision and L

Employer Contribution to 401K

Paid time off including vacation, sick

Paid parental leave

Paid community involvement/volunteer

Wellness Resources and Employee Assist

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Toppan Merrill LLC in Minnesota is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to join our Center of Excellence. This role drives strategic operational initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring programs are delivered effectively and translated into sustainable improvements in how teams work.

You will partner with operational leaders, SMEs, learning and enablement teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, establish clear plans, manage dependencies, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Operations, PM, Organizational Development, or related field.
• 3-7+ years of experience in project management, learning & enablement, or related discipline.
• Experience in SEC regulatory filings/compliance environments.
• Strong project planning, prioritization, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing across organizational boundaries.
• Strong written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and bring structure to complex or evolving initiatives.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to connect project activities to operational and business outcomes.
• Proficiency with Atlassian Confluence and Jira, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting and dashboard tools.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like Microsoft Copilot, and enthusiasm for using AI to enhance productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project management for operational initiatives sponsored by the COE.
• Translate business objectives into clear project plans, milestones, deliverables, success measures, and execution roadmaps.
• Coordinate multiple initiatives simultaneously, balancing priorities, resources, timelines, and dependencies.
• Identify risks, issues, and barriers to execution and proactively drive resolution.
• Establish clear governance, communication cadences, and accountability across project teams.
• Partner with operational leaders and subject matter experts to understand process, capability, and performance gaps.
• Gather feedback from frontline and operational teams and incorporate insights into continuous improvement.
• Maintain project artifacts and governance routines across the COE’s core collaboration platforms, including Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, and Microsoft 365, so project plans, documentation, decisions, dependencies, and follow-up items remain visible, current, and easy for stakeholders to use.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Facilitation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SharePoint

Microsoft 365

Excel

PowerPoint

Reporting tools

Job description

Toppan Merrill LLC in Minnesota is seeking a highly organized Project Manager to join our Center of Excellence. This role drives strategic operational initiatives from planning through execution, ensuring programs are delivered effectively and translated into sustainable improvements in how teams work.

You will partner with operational leaders, SMEs, learning and enablement teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to identify opportunities, establish clear plans, manage dependencies, and drive