Project Manager

Job Title : Project Manager

Position Type : Full Time / Exempt

Job Description

Job Purpose :

Experienced Manager to head of key client projects. Management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of assignments on time within budget and within scope. Oversee all aspects of project operations. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of assignments. Prepare reports for upper management regarding status of project.

The successful candidate will work directly with clients to ensure deliverables fall within the applicable scope and budget. He or she will coordinate with other departments to ensure all aspects of each assignment are compatible and will hire new talent as needed to fulfill client needs. Rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Perform a variety of tasks. Lead and direct the work of other team members. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Duties :

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties / vendors for the flawless execution of multiple assignments
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties / vendors
• Ensure operations are carried out efficiently and remain legally compliant
• Delegate tasks based on junior staff members' individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust assignment based on financial analysis
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document needs
• Deliver superior service and maximize customer satisfaction
• Regularly review product quality and fix issues
• Ensure compliance with sanitation and safety regulations and cleanliness
• Other Duties as needed and assigned

Skills / Qualifications :

Proven work experience as a Production Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager or similar role. Proven customer service experience. Extensive food and beverage (F&B) knowledge, with ability to remember and recall ingredients and dishes to inform customers and employees. Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management. Experience budgeting and forecasting. Familiarity with business and financial principles. Strong leadership, communication, and people skills. Outstanding organizational skills. Degree in business, operations management, or related field.

Unique Job Specifics :

During Fire Season : May 1 through November - unless otherwise approved, will be available within 4 hours callout to leave for fire camp. May be gone and on location for over 1 month at a time. Willingness to work in remote and hard to access areas.

Outside of Fire Season : Manage Ships contract for foodservice and other projects as assigned including working at commissary / bakery and associated restaurants.