Job Title: PMO Project Manager

Who We Are: USCS is driven to advance, innovate and serve companies seeking the best service, facilities, and logistics in the cold chain. We are employee focused, an equal employment opportunity employer and would love to have you join our team.

The Job Details: The USCS Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for the oversight and governance of multiple high-visibility project initiatives across the organization that support the company’s strategic growth objectives. The purpose of the PMO is to provide visibility to leadership on the current project pipeline and ensure projects are completed on time and on budget. The PMO Project Manager is responsible for directing and delivering project success across multiple projects and programs as well as running the day-to-day function of the Project Management Office, including the allocation of resources, coordination of communication channels, collaboration among departments, collection of project data and artifacts, and the analysis of financial data.

• Collaborate with department leaders to define, prioritize, budget, and develop projects
• Provide Executive Leadership Team with project resource prioritization and allocation
• Maintain and enhance the governance standards for the Program Management Office
• Select, set up, and standardize project management tools for all program and project management teams
• Provide training on project management concepts and tools for project teams
• Establish meeting and communication cadence for project pipeline updates with the Executive Leadership Team
• Facilitate the meetings and reporting on all projects to the Executive Leadership Team
• Maintain a repository of project documents and tools for the organization
• Serve as project management coach/mentor to project teams across the organization
• Plan, track, and report on outputs and outcomes
• Set quality control standards for PMO and project success
• Develop and maintain change control procedures
• Serve as project manager as needed by project sponsors
• Analyze financial data including budgets, resources, and risks

The Job Specifics:

• Location, Department and Work Hours: Camden, NJ, Corporate Development, Full-time
• Reports To: Vice President, Corporate Development, Marketing, & PMO
• Travel Amount: May vary
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Exempt JOB CODE

What We Are Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Management, Information Services, Project Management or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience

• At least five (5) years of work experience managing multiple projects/programs or three (3) years in a project coordinator/manager role
• Solid proficiency in program and project management methodologies including Agile project management
• Strong knowledge and experience in the use of project management tools
• PMP / CAPM is advantageous but not required
• Supply chain management familiarity is desired, but not required
• Must demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• This role has frequent interaction with the Executive Leadership Team in the company so executive presence, demeanor, and the ability to manage up are required
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The physical demands described below are representative of those required of an individual performing the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Good arithmetic, reading, and typing skills
• Sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Be able to see, speak and hear
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or occasional standing, walking, lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Understand and follow verbal instruction, written instruction and company policies.
• A starter that can work independently and coordinate with others
• Follow safety procedures at all times.
• Ability to manage stress and productivity guidelines

The Standard Details:

• Always maintain a professional manner in appearance and communications.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings if required.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformities relating to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and record any issues relating to product, processes and/or quality.
• Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through appropriate channels.
• Verify the implementation of solutions.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in Safety and Educational Training.

What’s In It For You:

A great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered: 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year; If elected, Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days of service; Company Life Insurance; and a bunch of other great perks.

Things We Need To Mention:

• The above job description may not include all tasks necessary to complete the job.
• Job functions may vary based on area of operation. The job description is a listing of the most common tasks the associate will be required to perform in that job area.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Experience

• Solid proficiency in program and project management methodologies including Agile project management
• 5 year(s): At least five (5) years of work experience managing multiple projects/programs or three (3) years in a project coordinator/manager role