Job Title:

Initiatives Lead/Project Manager

(Remote)

 

Position Summary

We are a fast-growing company specializing in product and service sourcing across various industries. Our success is built on delivering exceptional solutions and maintaining strong relationships with some of the largest national and global companies as our clients and vendors. We are seeking a proactive and adaptable Initiatives Lead/ Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to the long haul with our team. This role demands a responsible, reliable individual who is a quick learner and understands the scope of the initiatives they are involved in. As a hands-on lead, you will not only oversee but also directly engage in initiatives, ensuring that tasks are accomplished efficiently. Flexibility to work after hours or over weekends when necessary is expected to meet critical deadlines. This position requires managing through influence rather than direct authority, fostering strong collaborative relationships to ensure successful outcomes.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Initiative Coordination & Leadership: Manage and coordinate the full lifecycle of various initiatives, actively participating in all phases from discovery through execution. Lead specific initiatives and provide strategic oversight, ensuring alignment with broader company objectives.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration: Foster strong collaborative ties with internal and external stakeholders across multiple industries, applying expertise to both technical and non-technical initiatives.
• Client & Vendor Management: Build and maintain robust relationships with clients and vendors. Ensure timely communication and resolve inquiries or escalations efficiently, consistently exceeding service level agreements and elevating client satisfaction.
• Operational Support & Oversight: Provide critical oversight of operational processes, including order processing, logistics coordination, and vendor follow-ups. Participate hands-on in daily operational tasks and urgent operational matters as needed.
• Risk & Issue Management: Proactively identify potential risks and address issues as they arise, ensuring initiatives remain on track. Develop strategies to mitigate risks early and resolve operational challenges swiftly.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify opportunities to improve workflows and processes, driving greater efficiency and effectiveness across initiatives and operations.
• Reporting & Communication: Generate and present detailed reports on initiative progress, operational performance, and stakeholder satisfaction. Maintain clear and effective communication across all levels of the organization.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required for key client or vendor meetings and to manage critical initiatives.

 

Qualifications

• Proven Initiative Management: Experienced in leading diverse initiatives with a focus on identifying and addressing core problems, not merely treating symptoms, ensuring long-lasting solutions that drive client satisfaction and successful outcomes.
• Leadership Through Influence: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage through influence rather than authority, encouraging team collaboration and motivation across functions.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work outside standard hours when necessary to address urgent matters and meet critical deadlines.
• Industry Experience: Familiarity with sectors such as oil and gas, utilities, chemicals, consumables, digital enablement, and logistics is beneficial, along with strong skills in client and vendor relationship management, as well as expertise in supply chain management.
• Operational Oversight & Excellence: Experience in providing oversight to operational processes, ensuring flawless execution and continuous improvement in efficiency and streamlined workflows.
• Crisis & Escalation Management: Skilled at handling emergency situations and escalations with effective, timely solutions.
• Strong Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, adept at keeping stakeholders aligned on goals, progress, and challenges.
• Adaptability & Quick Learning: Ability to quickly understand new industries and challenges, adapting effectively to meet changing priorities and complex environments.
• Technologically Savvy & Quick Learner: Advanced skills in MS Office and familiarity with collaboration tools, sourcing and procurement platforms, ERP systems, and accounting software.
• Proactive & Adaptable: A proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving and team management, ensuring flexibility in response to changing priorities.

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Posted 2024-11-26