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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager III- Transformation located in Atlanta, GA.

The Project Manager role will be part of the NA Business Transformation team that will partner with Executive Sponsors & NA Functional Leaders and ensure the successful and on-time delivery of TKE’s Business priorities, while meeting financial commitments.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Partner with business leaders and /Project Exec Sponsors, Program managers, and Leaders to develop, execute, and implement the projects and business priorities.
• Adhere established governance, scope, project timelines, and milestones for each project assigned
• Incorporate key tenants of change management into the implementation in each project being delivered
• Be quick and agile in escalations to the right stakeholders on the keys risks and issues
• Maintain detailed project plans, action plans, RAID logs through using Smartsheets and other potential portfolio management tool on a daily basis
• Strategic Planning & Alignment: Implement and manage the Hoshin Kanri process to ensure alignment between the company’s strategic objectives and operational goals.
• Agile Project Management: Lead and oversee multiple projects with an Agile framework.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including executives, department heads, and team members, to ensure projects meet organizational objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by utilizing Lean and Agile principles to streamline processes and optimize team performance.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, ensuring that potential challenges are proactively managed.
• Resource Management: Efficiently allocate resources, manage budgets, and ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Performance Metrics: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate project success and organizational effectiveness.
• Coaching & Mentoring: Provide guidance and support to junior project managers and team members, fostering professional development and growth.
• Change Management: Lead change initiatives by facilitating communication, managing expectations, and minimizing resistance across the organization.

Partner with Enterprise Planning Leader and Functional Leaders to Manage Project Resources

• Understand resource and capability requirements for the project & partner with Enterprise Planning Leader to ensure those capabilities are included in the resource capacity tool
• Understand initiative resource constraints/ challenges
• Partner with functional leaders & Enterprise Planning Leader to assess resource requirements or trade-offs needed to ensure that overall NA deliverables are met on time and identify capabilities needed to achieve project results
• Leverage discussions to identify and communicate timeline changes or needs to project team and leadership.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• 4-year bachelor’s degree or equivalent required, business, engineering, or science disciplines preferred. A Master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
• 7-10 years of demonstrated experience as a Project Manager leading multiple projects or large, business-wide transformational programs. Preferably in Hoshin Kanri led transformation planning set up.
• Experience in managing projects with global and/or cross-functional responsibility
• Documented experience in negotiating and resolving complex issues and risks
• Experience in estimating work efforts and/or resource capacity planning in a professional services environment
• Specific experience designing and leading the execution of internally-focused and externally-focused change/communications strategy
• Documented experience in negotiating and resolving complex issues and risks
• PMP certification, preferred
• Certification or professional knowledge of Smartsheets Project Management ad Resource Management modules, preferred
• Change Management (Any OCM Certification is desired), preferred

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.