Project Manager III- Transformation (Finance)

Join TK Elevator as a Project Manager III in Atlanta, GA, and drive impactful business transformation projects—apply now!EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year bachelor's degree or equivalent required, business, engineering, or science disciplines preferred. A Master's degree or MBA is a plus.
• 7-10 years of demonstrated experience as a Project Manager leading multiple projects or large, business-wide transformational programs. Preferably in Hoshin Kanri led transformation planning set up.
• Experience in managing projects with global and/or cross-functional responsibility
• Documented experience in negotiating and resolving complex issues and risks
• Experience in estimating work efforts and/or resource capacity planning in a professional services environment
• Specific experience designing and leading the execution of internally-focused and externally-focused change/communications strategy
• Documented experience in negotiating and resolving complex issues and risks
• PMP certification, preferred
• Certification or professional knowledge of Smartsheets Project Management ad Resource Management modules, preferred
• Change Management (Any OCM Certification is desired), preferred

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager III- Transformation located in Atlanta, GA.

The Project Manager role will be part of the NA Business Transformation team that will partner with Executive Sponsors & NA Functional Leaders and ensure the successful and on-time delivery of TKE's Business priorities, while meeting financial commitments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with business leaders and /Project Exec Sponsors, Program managers, and Leaders to develop, execute, and implement the projects and business priorities.
• Adhere established governance, scope, project timelines, and milestones for each project assigned
• Incorporate key tenants of change management into the implementation in each project being delivered
• Be quick and agile in escalations to the right stakeholders on the keys risks and issues
• Maintain detailed project plans, action plans, RAID logs through using Smartsheets and other potential portfolio management tool on a daily basis
• Strategic Planning & Alignment: Implement and manage the Hoshin Kanri process to ensure alignment between the company's strategic objectives and operational goals.
• Agile Project Management: Lead and oversee multiple projects with an Agile framework.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and team members, to ensure projects meet organizational objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by utilizing Lean and Agile principles to streamline processes and optimize team performance.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring that potential challenges are proactively managed.
• Resource Management: Efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and organizational effectiveness.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to junior project managers and team members, fostering professional development and growth.
• Change Management: Lead change initiatives by facilitating communication, managing expectations, and minimizing resistance across the organization.

Partner with Enterprise Planning Leader and Functional Leaders to Manage Project Resources

• Understand resource and capability requirements for the project & partner with Enterprise Planning Leader to ensure those capabilities are included in the resource capacity tool
• Understand initiative resource constraints/ challenges
• Partner with functional leaders & Enterprise Planning Leader to assess resource requirements or trade-offs needed to ensure that overall NA deliverables are met on time and identify capabilities needed to achieve project results
• Leverage discussions to identify and communicate timeline changes or needs to project team and leadership.