Sr. Project Manager - Supply Chain (Remote with Heavy Travel) Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas, CA (Job ID 1435746)

Description

The Senior Project Manager - Supply Chain is responsible for delivering large-scale implementation projects for Harbor Freight's Supply Chain.  This role leads cross-functional teams – including resources from Distribution, Engineering/Facilities, Inventory, Transportation, IT, Real Estate, Finance, and others – through the entire life cycle of a project from intake through completion.  Potential key projects expected for this role include new distribution facilities, supply chain system implementations, large-scale material handling projects, and high-impact process improvement initiatives involving interdisciplinary teams.

Reporting to the Sr. Director, Supply Chain Project Management Office, the Sr. Project Manager - Supply Chain will be responsible for planning and executing multiple, concurrent Supply Chain projects and/or initiatives. The role owns project outcomes and ensures projects are delivered on time, within outlined scope, and within approved budget.  He or she will also be responsible for coordinating project deliverables, aligning stakeholders, and communicating with all impacted partners. The Sr. Project Manager must be a strong leader, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator with both project teams & leadership.  It is essential that the candidate can adapt to challenges, stay within capital budgets, meet timelines, and deliver high levels of quality/service.  Building strong relationships with key internal business partners is also critical to the role's success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of project management through the entire lifecycle, including, but not limited to: developing business cases, chartering, scoping, requirements gathering, project plan and schedule creation, status reporting, issue resolution, project resource allocation, document approval tracking and management, risk and dependencies, project costs, and financial analysis.
• Accountable for successful project transition to operations, benefits validation, lessons learned documentation and applying lessons learned to future projects.
• Has ownership for compliance with project governance, meeting key performance indicators (schedule, scope, budget), and contribution to Supply Chain Objectives & Key Results (OKR).
• Creates and maintains strong relationships with internal partners, external partners, key stakeholders and cross-functional leaders.
• Actively coaches, mentors and develops project managers and team members.
• Collaboratively leads cross-functional project teams and business partners to develop and execute project deliverables.
• Effectively directs the work of the project team & business partners on a week-to-week basis.
• Creates cohesive project plans and schedules with identifiable critical path, task dependencies, and major milestones.
• Works with key cross-functional partners to develop and execute a comprehensive transition plan to hand-off project ownership from the project team to long term business owners.
• Sets deadlines, defines roles & responsibilities (RACI), assigns owners, monitors progress, and drives accountability.
• Prepares and delivers project status reports and executive updates.
• Adept at establishing efficient and disciplined processes, methodologies, & governance.  Works with colleagues to continually improve those processes.

Scope

• Staff supervision and development:  Indirect only
• Decision making:  Participate in planning business objectives, provide consultation & expert advice, provide data, facilitates decision with appropriate business owners and leadership
• Travel: Expect to travel between 20-40% of weeks in a year
• Flex Designation:  Anywhere

The anticipated salary range for this position is $126,700 – $190,100 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Project Management, Business Management, or Finance preferred. Engineering coursework is a plus. 

• PMP or CPM certification is preferred. 

• 8+ years of experience leading complex projects in Supply Chain, Distribution, Retail, Logistics, or related industries. 

• Critical for experience to be in leading entire projects, not leading some workstreams. 

• Experience in PMO environment preferred 

Skills

• Results-driven, customer-focused leader that partners with the business to drive prioritization, execution, & delivery of projects that support the company's strategic business objectives.

• Strong work experience of owning and leading multiple large, complex projects concurrently.

• Background as a Project Manager or Program Manager of a national, multi-unit retailer with multiple warehouse operations.

• Successful track record of leading Supply Chain, Distribution, & Material Handling implementations in a project management capacity that were within scope, on time, & on budget.

• Experience in successfully operating as a key strategic partner to a senior executive team.

• Strong communicator regardless of audience; knows when to focus on details vs. big picture

• A history of developing, managing, and presenting key metrics and scorecards.

• Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, drive accountability, and achieve project objectives through matrix leadership

• Proficient in MS office suites, MS Project and/or other project management scheduling software, Visio, Sharepoint. Experience in Workfront, Meisterplan and/or Jira are a plus.

• Experience contributing to strategic plans in both individual projects & supply chain networks.

• Broad experience at directing tactical project execution in an efficient & result-focused manner.

• A clear, rational thinker adept at establishing efficient and disciplined processes & methodologies.

• Driven, energetic, proactive, & self-motivated individual who is willing to try new & creative ideas.

• A personable teammate who can inspire confidence and build collaborative relationships with others in all levels of the organization.

• Demonstrates sound judgement, constructive decision-making, and adaptability in dynamic business environments

• Problem solver - makes things simple and gets things done.

• Record of delivering concise, persuasive, and comprehensive reporting, recommendations and risk/alternative assessments to executive leadership and peers

• Focused on continuous improvement both personally and professionally. Willing to give and receive constructive feedback.

• Passionate about creating world class solutions to delight our customers and partners.

Physical Requirements
Corporate - Remote - General office environment requiring ability to: *Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time. *Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing. *Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports. *The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety
Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.