What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Project Manager position at Assurant?
The Global Supply Chain Project Manager will successfully manage and lead moderate to large enterprise Global Supply Chain Distribution facility projects. Which involves overseeing, coordinating and leading all workstreams impacted by the distribution center facility projects.
This is a hybrid role 3 days on site within our Mt. Juliet, Tennessee facility
What will be my duties and responsibilities in this internship?
- Manage enterprise projects using best practices and be accountable for delivering required deliverables by understanding and balancing the competing demands for project scope, time (including estimating), cost, risk, and quality
- Develops project plans, outlines project scope, and defines project objectives
- Manage enterprise projects that involve workstream cross-site team members
- Understand and comply with established corporate standards and methodologies, this includes, but is not limited to, financial, ITIL processes, security, audit, SOX controls and configuration management
- Proactively manage internal and external customer expectations on current and future business needs
- Understand the PMBOK knowledge areas and key processes and apply knowledge of industry practices
- Display working knowledge with differing types of projects (i.e. facility builds, process line configuration/builds, RFI/RFP/Partner/vendor selection, business automation and efficiency process, technology, etc.)
- Handle multiple assignments concurrently
- Communicate with cross-site (enterprise) project team members, using written and oral communication skills to persuade and influence others
- Foster an environment which encourages clear communication across multiple sites and functional areas
- Participate as a team leader or enterprise project team member and demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision from Manager
- Manages resources (people, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient and effective project execution
- Creates and maintains project schedules, identifies critical paths, and ensures projects are completed on time
- Develops and manages project budgets, tracks expenses, and ensures projects stay within budget
- Identifies potential risks, develops mitigation plans, and addresses issues proactively
- Identifies areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and implements solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity
- Manages changes to project plans, scope, and timelines effectively
- If the project is part of a larger program, and a Program Manager is assigned, the project manager works to ensure the project plan is incorporated into the overall Program plan and represented accurately
What are the requirements needed for this position?
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., MS Suite, project management software, ERP systems, WMS systems)
- Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years equivalent experience in account management, engineering management, business management, project management, project/program implementations and/or project/program execution
- Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing projects
- Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
- Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Project management skills – preferably experience in delivering Supply Chain Solutions
- Ability to manage projects with medium to high complexity
- Managed team of up to 5 associates
- Manage projects for internal and external stakeholders
