Summary As the Project Manager for the Graybar Innovation Lab, you will lead critical change initiatives, ensuring initiatives are positioned for success through the application of agile project management skills. You will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and completion of assigned projects, ensuring consistency with appropriate strategy, commitments, and goals. *This position provides a hybrid working schedule and is located in Research Park in Champaign, IL. Responsibilities Provide leadership in the planning, documentation, and ongoing execution of research, data analytics, and software development projects, as assigned Create and maintain a consistent approach to project management and services; act as a change agent for continuous improvement through enhanced methodologies Assist in defining project scope, objectives, and deliverables that support business goals, in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders Develop full-scale project plans, and schedule project timelines Estimate and coordinate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals; assume the administrative role for onsite or virtual meetings, calls, and webinars between internal and external participants; may manage project budgets Provide direction and support to project teams; coach and mentor team members on methodology and general project management techniques Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion Track project deliverables using appropriate tools; monitor and report on the progress of projects to key stakeholders Proactively manage changes in project scope, and devise contingency plans to ensure the achievement of project outputs Assist with recruitment planning and on-campus career events Manage and nurture partnerships with various departments across the organization Ensure that the Company’s values and related management policies, procedures, and practices are strongly supported and implemented consistently when executing assigned projects Qualifications Minimum 5 years experience in project management required, including all aspects of process development and execution. This is a senior-level management position for an individual with significant experience who brings a higher level of knowledge, skills, and abilities to the job. 6+ years experience preferred 4 year degree required Knowledge of project management principles and strategies Knowledge of SAP Analytical, planning, organizational, and time management skills Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Leadership skills Oral and written communication and presentation skills Conflict management skills Decision-making skills with the ability to take appropriate risks Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within the Company and external constituents Ability to manage competing priorities, multitask, resolve conflicts and make decisions in a rational, systematic, and logical manner Ability to work in a team-based environment and manage resources effectively Ability to demonstrate a forward-looking, results-oriented perspective in motivating, inspiring, and managing people conducive to teamwork Ability to meet tight deadlines Why should you join Graybar? At Graybar, our employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe that employees with diverse perspectives bring the ideas and innovative thinking we need to solve our biggest challenges and compete in an ever-changing world. Consistent with our values, we welcome people from all backgrounds, cultures and experiences into our company because we believe it’s the right thing to do and the right way to run our business. We want each of our employees to know that they matter and to feel a sense of belonging, ownership and inclusion at Graybar. We believe that everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and we work to build a collaborative environment where our employees have the opportunity to grow, learn and make a difference, both as individuals and as part of the team. That’s what our employee ownership culture is all about: working as one team and moving forward together, while honoring the unique value each person brings to our company. Apply now and find out what’s next for you. At Graybar, we are known for our comprehensive benefits and our employee stock ownership plan! As a full-time employee of Graybar, you will accrue THREE weeks of vacation during your first 12 months and will have access to a wide variety of our benefits. Benefits include: Medical Insurance and Prescription drugs, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Profit Sharing Plan, 401(k) Savings Plan, Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays, Employee Recognition Program Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
