Project Specialist
Renton, WA

Job Description

Organization Name6101 Seattle WACompany Overview

WESCO is known for the best service and the best people, always going above and beyond to provide top-notch service to our customers. As a leading global provider of supply chain solutions, WESCO's goal is to ensure that our customers have the products they need, when and where they need them - whether that is on a construction site or in a manufacturing plant. We back up those products with proven expert services that help companies increase efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, create safer workplaces, and achieve sustainability goals. If this is a culture you want to be a part of, we invite you to join WESCO, a place where inclusion and diversity is valued and continuous improvement is a way of life.

Brief Description

Responsible for managing projects and coordinating activities of project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure completion of large projects.

Detailed Description

* Directs and manages project development from beginning to end.
* Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
* Develops full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
* Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
* Liaises with project stakeholders.
* Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
* Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes.
* Negotiates with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel.
* Determines and assesses need for additional staff and consultants, and makes appropriate recruitments during project cycle.
* Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
* Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel.
* Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team.
* Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
* Plans and schedules project time lines and milestones using appropriate tools.
* Tracks project milestones and deliverables.
* Develops and delivers progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
* Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans.

Job Requirements

EXPERIENCE:

Sales or customer service - 2 years experience required

Direct work in project management capacity - 1 year experience required

EDUCATION:

Bachelors' Degree in Business or related required

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of business and management principles including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods

Proficiency in Microsoft Office including, Exchange, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Proven ability to oversee processes to achieve objectives

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze work flow and processes to provide excellent service to internal and external customers

Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills, as well as strong human relations skills to supervise and develop assigned employees

Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Working Environment:

* General Office - Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc.

physical requirements:

* Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require standing and walking for up to 10% of the time.

mental requirements:

* Employee required to analyze and interpret complex data.

Additional Details

At WESCO, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, paid time off (PTO), 401k, tuition reimbursement, STD/LTD, Legal assistance and more.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates ("WESCO"), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination."

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