The Project Manager at Cook Inc. provides subject matter expertise in defining scope of project and determining project methodology, resource allocation and facilitation based on project needs.
Responsibilities• Establish project plans with associated milestones and deadlines
• Communicate with staff and external vendors throughout projects
• Act as a single point of contact and provide coordination of deliverables
• Develop strong relationships with all stakeholders to create a high-functioning global project team
• Ensure that projects are completed on schedule and with appropriate documented approvals
• Train users on new systems and processes
• Oversee routing, tracking, and archiving of project documentation
• Identify and document project risks and issues
• Provide coaching and guidance to team leaders in best project practices
• Develop project status reports with team leads
• Review project status reports and follow up on needed changes
• Develop and document resource information and summaries
• Attend project status meetings
• Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization
• Must have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Qualifications• 4-year degree in business or project management
• 3-5 years experience
• PMP Preferred
• A history of high performance demonstrating proficiency in several of the above listed job functions/duties
• Strong computer usage skills, including proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Project)
• PMP certification preferred
“We are proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer for minorities, women, protected veterans, disabled individuals, and any other protected class.”Cook will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state/province and local law.