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Strategic Projects Manager - Chicago
Compass Group, USA is the 8th largest company in the world and the #1 contract food service company. Compass has grown by $2.1B in new business in 2020 - 2023. They are listed in Forbes "America's Best Large Employers", and 4 years running- America's Best Employers for Diversity.
Learn more about Compass Group, USA here : www.compass-usa.com
LOCATION : This position will work in our office located in Chicago, IL at 980 N Michigan Ave on a Hybrid Schedule.
Salary Range : around 95k - 115k base plus 10% bonus and company benefits.
Job Summary
Learn more about the Strategic Projects Team here : www.strategicprojects.careers
This Project Manager position offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure leading impactful enterprise-wide business initiatives in a Fortune 500 company. This individual would be part of the Strategic Projects team comprising three primary verticals :
- Operational Support : Supports retention and new business operational readiness and go-lives.
- Continuous Improvement : Supports large scale digital transformations for Compass Group.
- Innovation & Integrations : Supports improvement strategies related to process, technology, or acquisitions.
Each project is carefully selected to achieve a significant return for the company and adds value to the growth of Compass Group. A successful candidate will be aligned to one of the Strategic Project verticals, own the life cycle of key projects, and drive necessary change throughout.
Responsibilities :
Define and execute project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needsBuild project teams (directly and indirectly) and actively coordinate team members to maximize productivity and project velocitiesImplement and maintain Waterfall or Agile project plans as required to support project goalsCommunicate progress, risks, and escalations appropriately at all levels of the organization, or multiple departments, and businessesCollaborate and build relationships with all stakeholders - including senior executives, sponsors, business owners, and field operationsCreate and maintain all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, work plans, presentations, analysis, facilitation eventsAdapt approach and project management methodology as needed to ensure project successIdentify opportunities for improvement and facilitate change, within a project, or Strategic Project teamsEnhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishmentsSeek personal growth by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizationsQualifications :
Bachelor's degree requiredGraduate degrees preferred - MBA / CPA / MSODPMP, Lean Sigma, SCRUM, Agile certifications encouraged3 years' experience managing enterprise projects, particularly those involving a organization or full business unit changeBig 4" consulting experience preferredProven ability to define and execute change strategiesProven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrix' d environmentProven ability address competing priorities within a single project with a positive, can-do attitudeProven business analytical capabilities to solve complex business issuesProven ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environmentExcellent oral and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organizationProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, Project Management solutions (Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, Microsoft Projects)Travel as needed (less than 25%)
