Strategic Projects Manager: Cross-Functional Execution

Union Beer Distributors; New York, Secaucus (NY, NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Union Beer Distributors seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead multiple corporate projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning to completion. You will develop comprehensive project plans, establish PM processes, monitor progress, and coordinate activities across departments to ensure alignment with priorities.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, business case development, and financial analysis to support strategic decisions and realize measurable value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple corporate projects and cross-functional initiatives from initial planning through implementation and completion
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining objectives, scope, timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements
• Establish consistent project management processes to ensure effective execution and accountability
• Monitor project progress, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions to maintain established timelines
• Coordinate project activities across Corporate departments and operating divisions to ensure alignment with organizational priorities
• Evaluate project outcomes to ensure initiatives achieve intended objectives and deliver measurable business value
• Develop business cases to evaluate proposed initiatives, including financial considerations, operational impact, and expected organizational benefits
• Conduct financial, operational, and comparative analyses to support project recommendations and strategic decision-making
• Evaluate project resource requirements and identify potential operational or financial constraints
• Assess alternative solutions and recommend approaches that support organizational efficiency and long-term business objectives
• Track project performance against established plans, milestones, and expected outcomes
• Partner with Corporate leadership, division management, and functional departments to identify project requirements and establish priorities
• Build effective working relationships with stakeholders to encourage collaboration and support successful project implementation
• Facilitate meetings to communicate project objectives, progress, challenges, and required actions
• Identify stakeholder concerns and coordinate solutions to maintain project alignment and organizational support
• Develop and deliver executive-level presentations outlining project proposals, implementation plans, progress, and outcomes
• Prepare project status reports, milestone updates, and performance summaries for Corporate leadership
• Monitor planned versus actual project performance and communicate significant variances
• Identify project risks, operational challenges, and resource limitations, recommending appropriate mitigation strategies
• Maintain accurate project documentation, implementation plans, and supporting records
• Provide timely updates to stakeholders regarding project deliverables, timelines, and organizational impact
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of company systems, including VIP Beverage System, iDig, General Ledger systems, Nexus, Google Workspace, and other business applications
• Support initiatives involving business systems, operational processes, and technology improvements
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the beverage distribution business model, including Accounting, Finance, Warehouse Operations, Delivery, and Sales
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes, operational efficiency, and cross-functional coordination
• Assist with implementing standardized procedures and operational improvements across company divisions
• Support organizational change initiatives by coordinating implementation activities and communicating process updates
• Provide professional and responsive support to employees, management, and other stakeholders through Sheehan Family Companies
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Skills

Innovative

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Ability to Make an Impact

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Finance

Job description

Union Beer Distributors seeks a Strategic Project Manager to lead multiple corporate projects and cross-functional initiatives from planning to completion. You will develop comprehensive project plans, establish PM processes, monitor progress, and coordinate activities across departments to ensure alignment with priorities.

The role requires strong stakeholder management, business case development, and financial analysis to support strategic decisions and realize measurable value.