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Facilitate decision-making, arbitrate impasses, remove barriers, and ultimately drive project progress to launchRecognize and address shifts in project complexity, scope, and risksEnsure project risks are managed, and communicate risks and implications to management as appropriateAnalyze feasibility and cost of new product & product improvement propositions to lead the team and business unit general managers to go/no-go decisionsAct as “the voice of reason” at executive-level steering committee for product launch & scope decisions (includes a high frequency of presentations)Centralized contact between Operations (Contract Mfg, Procurement, Logistics, Planning, Quality) and Business Units (Marketing, Sales).Serve as lead and conduit between business and operational functions for new product launches as well as the base business product portfolioContribute to and champion evolution of process for developing and commercializing new productsEnsure process and tools are understood and applied by cross-functional teamsIdentify opportunities to improve the process and lead their execution

Working knowledge of purchasing, sourcing, supplier performance management, supply chain and inventory strategies & practices; including demonstrated competency in strategic sourcing.Strong negotiations and contract management skillsStrong collaboration and communication skills.Highly proficient in Microsoft applications: PowerPoint, Excel and Word, SAP, Slack, etc.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demandingSelf-directed, has excellent initiative and organizational skillsExhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energyWorks well under stress with the ability to deliver on timeExcellent verbal and written communication

• Provided management services for all subcontracted and managed suppliers ensuring services are delivered consistent with agreement terms. • Assisted with receiving and dispatching of work requests to technical staff, vendors, landlord or other service providers.• Assisted with the coordination and scheduling of maintenance activities• Managed and coordinated work with 3rd party vendor including tracking work order completion, vendor and client follow up and validating/approving subcontractor invoices• Ensured all site management and operations practices are in compliance with company, (MSA) Master Service Agreement requirements, and client standards• Communicated/Escalated with appropriate parties (client, vendors, etc.) as needed• Cultivated and maintained a positive working relationship with client representatives.• Provide materials, set meetings, and ensure that client expectations are met• Hold the big picture vision for the project, working to foresee project risks and opportunities• Provide proactive recommendations through the life of a project and act as quality control• Develop genuine client relationships through engaging and authentic interactions• Help our clients succeed by anticipating their short and long-term needs and providing outstanding serviceCreate schedule and deliverable deadlines, and ensure these are followed internally and externally.Own internal and external project meetings. This includes managing setup, meeting agendas, and notes.

Formulate and administer requests for proposal/quotations/information, bid analysis, tenders, and risk evaluations. Evaluate and select suppliers in accordance with the procurement policy, quality of supply, cost savings objectives and annual budgetary requirements.Lead cross-functional teams to drive procurement initiatives and improve bottom line performance. This includes participation in global teams, RFPs, and initiatives with other businesses as necessary. Solicit assistance from subject matter experts (while also being a subject matter expert), and others within the business, as required.Develop and execute procurement sourcing strategies for a variety of requirements including environmental, engineering, and permitting services. Lead and coordinate local (US) efforts in conjunction with the global procurement organization, as applicable.Ensure that strategies capture the best available solution, while meeting critical internal timelines at the lowest possible TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), ensure compliance with the business needs, internal QHSE (quality, health, safety & environment), and procurement policies.Negotiate and award large contracts to minimize operational, legal, and financial risks. Establish structured negotiation plans in support of company needs, objectives and KPIs with clarity of desired outcomes. Direct supplier negotiations and administer agreements. Collaborate with both internal and external legal counsel.Interact regularly with senior level staff and executives in construction, engineering, development, finance, and purchasing.Highly proficient in Microsoft applications: PowerPoint, SAP, Excel and Word.Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demandingMust be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skillsExhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy

As a project leader, coordinates projects by assigning, directing and coordinating discrete tasks and processes performed by support or other technical staff; reviews work products; prepares cost estimates, monitors and maintains records on the financial status and progress of work to ensureprojects are completed on schedule and meet local, state or federal standards.Responded to customer and public inquiries and complaints; explains and interprets codes, policies, standards, fees, and procedures to members of the public, contractors, engineers, architects and other public or utility organization employees to resolve problems, improve their understanding of Cityprograms and to ensure adherence to procedures in complex technical matters.Performed analysis, evaluation and system design work; adapts quantitative models to computer programs; organizes data for purpose of computer modeling.Collected, analyzed, summarized and maintains integrity of programmatic data to improve program effectiveness using computers, source documents, and other records according to established procedures.Processed applications for permits, inspections or services; issues permits.Performed specialized data gathering and research; analyzes data and makes recommendations.Through independent, onsite visits, collects field data, verifies conditions, takes measurements, notes potential or developing problems, makes recommendations and carries out other duties related to the field visit.Provided administrative, logistical and technical support to project and construction management staff by assisting in the bidding process, reviewing specifications and submittals, managing records, files and databases, reviewing and preparing project documentation, gathering, recording and evaluatingdata, preparing reports and work orders, enforcing standards and specifications; verifying accuracy of and issuing payments, writing change orders, and preparing for and conducting meetings.

Responsible for the creation, approval and management of varying projects (Scope, Schedule, Budget and Quality).Collaborate with functional team leaders to manage the internal and external resources on projects from design through implementation; lead, mentor and coach associates as necessary.Coordinate with functional team leaders to apply best practices in the project management life cycle; review and refine the process as necessary.Engage with business leaders across functions to understand the business needs specific to their project(s) and the solution being built.Manage project priorities, continuously performing project risk assessment and mitigation; escalating when necessary and effectively managing deadlines.Manage, track, and report status and progress of projects, ensuring the original project scope, mission, and end point objectives are achieved.Provide coordination support regarding project organization, scope, and or funding.Obtain approval for any changes to project scope through the project change control process.Follow best practice project management principles.Ensure the timely identification, logging and resolutions of risks and issues, escalating when necessary.Implement and maintain the project document repository.Ensure the proper change control processes are followed throughout the project life cycle.