TRANSITION PROJECT MANAGER

C&W Services; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Project Manager to lead site transitions across the US. This role involves developing project plans, managing tasks, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, the ability to manage multiple work streams, and a proven track record in project planning. With approximately 50-75% travel required, this position offers a dynamic work environment where your leadership will directly impact operational efficiencies. Join a forward-thinking company that values safety, quality, and effective communication.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project planning for site transitions.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, manage tasks, and facilitate reporting.
• Ensure compliance with client quality standards and address concerns.

Skills

Project Planning

Time Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Certification in Project Management (CAPM or PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Asana

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

• Candidates for this role can be located anywhere in the US.
• ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
• Develop project plans for new transitions, including scheduling and assigning tasks, managing and facilitating reporting internally and to the client, and executing training plans.
• Procurement of equipment for new facilities, such as parts, tools, laptops, etc., using various internal and external systems.
• Identifying risks and working with cross-functional teams to develop and communicate contingency plans.
• Develop, define, and implement repeatable processes to further improve operational efficiencies.
• Prepare for and facilitate meetings to review, refine, and finalize deliverables.
• Responsible for compliance with client quality standards, policies, and procedures throughout the transition process, addressing any deviations or quality concerns promptly.
• Manage relationships and work streams with internal teams and third-party vendors.
• OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES :
• Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
• Adhere to safety protocols essential for an active construction site to promote, practice, and facilitate a safety-first culture.
• Outstanding organizational skills with strong capabilities in structuring project plans and managing multiple work streams and communication channels simultaneously.
• Strong time management skills to meet deadlines set by both internal and client requirements.
• Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with both internal and client stakeholders.
• Ability to build and maintain positive client relations.
• Demonstrates effective communication skills with individuals at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to lead multiple projects at once.
• Establish and maintain the respect and confidence of clients and C&W Services employees.
• Ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions independently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with client and internal stakeholders.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS :
• Approximately 50-75% travel is required for this role.
• BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of related work experience.
• Experience in project planning for new site transitions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in creating and working with documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Asana.
• Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams.
• Possess OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience in material handling equipment, industrial maintenance, or supply chain logistics.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidates experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is : $76,500.00 - $90,000.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative? Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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