Sr. Project Manager

Job Description:
The Senior Project Manager will lead M&A Project initiatives by developing scope, timelines, and applying Lean/Agile practices, with a focus on plant-related infrastructure projects.  Direct cross-functional teams; mentor project teams; and manage larger initiatives.   

Must be based in Cleveland, OH area or Nashville, TN  area

Responsibilities:
Initiating and Planning 

• Draft the project charter; ensure requirements are aligned with the scope and approved by the sponsor 
• Work with resource managers to staff projects. Define and communicate roles for project team 
• Develop the project plan with direct input from stakeholders that details the work break down structure, critical path, resources, and effort. Ensure stakeholders are committed to the plan 
• Establish project budget; capital hardware, software, and labor; expense labor and non-labor 
• Develop communication strategies with key stakeholders 
• Develop risk management plans; identify risks and develop respective mitigation and contingency plans. Define the risk reserve and incorporate it into the project plan 

 Execution and Control 

• Manage employee, contractor, and supplier deliverables to ensure the project is completed on time per the schedule  
• Manage quality of the deliverables. Ensure all requirements have been validated (i.e., traceability matrix) and ensure the user acceptance tests have been developed, approved, and executed to successful completion prior to going live 
• Manage the project budget; track effort and green dollar spend; correlate actuals and forecast to the plan (burn rate) 
• Lead communications with key stakeholders. Monitor and report on schedule and budget variances. Ensure all communications related to implementation are completed 
• Document and drive issues through resolution; escalate to customer, supplier, and Eaton management as necessary 
• Continually manage risk to reduce the impact or likelihood of occurrence 
• Develop and manage the implementation plan including production verification. Manage issues at go-live and through warranty period 

 Closure 

• Ensure sign-off on all major system deliverables by stakeholders 
• Ensure all invoices are received and processed 
• Ensure smooth transition to support  
• Lead and document lessons learned with all pertinent stakeholders, review missed estimates with resource managers 
• If a capital project, ensure CAR is closed 

 Skills & Qualifications:

• Typically requires a university/college degree.  An advanced degree is preferred. 
• 7-10 years of Project Management work experience 
• 3-5 years previous Scrum Agile work experience (preferred) 

 Technical Knowledge 

• Expert-level role providing leadership on complex assignments/projects. 
• Intermediate to Advanced understanding of some of Eaton key application(s) and/or IT Infrastructure. 
• May be a SME in one or more technologies 
• Understands project integrations and interdependencies. 
• Basic to Intermediate technical knowledge and solid understanding of computer hardware and software, data management, application programming, data communications, operating systems, utilities and data security 
• Advanced understanding of project budget management and experience managing internal and external labor budget for projects along with ability to manage third party invoicing for software or services for projects. Ability to understand and manage capital spend on project. 
• Ability to communicate and present project status to value chain leadership. 

 Soft Skills / Competencies 

• Communication-SelfMotivation-Leadership-Responsibility-Teamwork-Problem Solving-Decisiveness-Ability to Work Under Pressure-Time Management-Flexibility-Negotiation-Conflict Resolution 

Wage Range The annual starting salary for this position is between $114,000 - $135,000 annually.  Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
Benefits:
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:  medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability plans, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays (up to 12 days annually), paid time off (minimum of 10 days annually, which increases with seniority level), paid parental leave (minimum of 10 days annually), 401(k), FSA/HSA pre-tax benefits.  More detailed information can be found here.
 
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Expiration Date: This posting is anticipated to remain open until November 4, 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity: Compucom is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

On-Camera Video Interview Notice:

Candidates selected to interview must participate in live, on-camera video interviews for identity verification and assessment purposes. Interviews will be recorded where permitted by law. Participation and consent to applicable recording requirements are required to continue in the hiring process. Failure to participate in required on-camera interviews may result in removal from further consideration for employment.