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BUNZL Project Manager (Distribution) in St. Louis, Missouri
Description
Our Project Management Office (PMO), established within the past year, is experiencing rapid growth and evolving into a pivotal force within our organization. Tasked with enhancing processes and spearheading key initiatives, the PMO is crucial in driving our strategic goals forward. We are seeking individuals who excel in problem-solving and possess exceptional communication skills to collaborate across all departments at Bunzl Distribution. As a Project Manager, you will oversee and guide project management activities, playing a key role in ensuring projects are executed successfully and align with our strategic business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, budget, and potential risks.
Allocate resources effectively to ensure project tasks are assigned and completed on time. Monitor resource utilization and adjust as needed.
Lead and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative environment, and ensuring clear communication among team members. Provide guidance and direction to team members throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify potential risks and issues that could impact project success. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize the impact of potential problems.
Ensure that project deliverables meet the required quality standards. Implement quality control processes and conduct regular reviews to verify compliance.
Monitor project budgets and expenses to ensure projects are delivered within the allocated financial resources. Report on budget status to stakeholders regularly.
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and clients, providing regular updates on project progress, milestones, and any changes to scope or timelines.
Assess and manage project scope changes. Evaluate the potential impact of changes and communicate adjustments to the project plan to all relevant parties.
Prepare and present comprehensive project reports, including status updates, key performance indicators (KPIs), and project metrics to senior management and stakeholders.
Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. Ensure proper project closure, including documentation, handover, and final sign-off.
Requirements:
High School diploma or GED equivalent required
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, or a related field.
Proven experience as a project manager or in a PMO role, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office suite.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
2-3 years of Project Management experience.
So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.
Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion. Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America.
Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.
Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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