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Senior Project Manager, Activity Initiative Job in Seattle, VT
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Full-time | Merchandising
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Senior Project Manager, Activity Initiative
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Posted Date: Aug-24-2021
Job ID: 20702
Job Type: Full Time
Job Function: Merchandising
City: Seattle
State: Washington
Store: Seattle HQ
Remote Eligible: No
Please visit the Covid-19 Hiring Updates before applying
What's cool about this job
This job contributes to REI’s success by managing all aspects of medium to large scale cross-functional projects, so that they are completed on time, within scope and within budget. The individual in role is accountable for ensuring all project phases are completed, as well as communicating to key stakeholders the progress and performance against a project plan. They are able to resolve operational problems through collaboration with the project team in order to minimize delays. In addition, they are able to work independently, and serve as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience, while modeling and acting in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.
Initiates, plans, executes, monitors, controls, and closes medium to large cross-divisional, multi-year projects related to REI’s Activity strategies
Acts as the primary liaison with cross-divisional activity working teams.
Manages the progress of the project and communicates the project status to management and stakeholders on a regular basis
Provides project management documentation and reporting at appropriate stages of the project, including project charter, work breakdown structure, project plan, project logs, status reports and lessons learned documentation
Ensures continual alignment between key cross divisional stakeholders
Provides process insight and guidance to leaders on key business initiatives
Provides thought leadership to cross divisional partners regarding project direction and planning
Liaise with cross functional divisions and internal departments to drive process improvements
Leads change management for responsible areas
Collaborates with cross-functional partners and leadership to ensure continued engagement and understanding of key deliverables
Serve as a resource and mentor to peers and other project managers; continue to educate best practice of project management methodologies to peers, co-workers and leaders
Bring your passion and expertise
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience
5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager concurrently managing multiple small to large cross-divisional projects in a fast-paced environment
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
Advanced knowledge of project management methodology
Advanced Problem-solving skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and multiple assignments
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational and time management skills
Ability to set clear objectives, identify priorities, collaborate with business partners to streamline business and drive results
Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals
Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions in order to support the direction taken by others at REI
Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities
Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions
Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers
Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work
Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals
Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations
Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization
Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals
Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.
With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.
REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Posted Date: Aug-24-2021
Job ID: 20702
Job Type: Full Time
Job Function: Merchandising
City: Seattle
State: Washington
Store: Seattle HQ
Remote Eligible: No
Please visit the Covid-19 Hiring Updates before applying
What's cool about this job
This job contributes to REI’s success by managing all aspects of medium to large scale cross-functional projects, so that they are completed on time, within scope and within budget. The individual in role is accountable for ensuring all project phases are completed, as well as communicating to key stakeholders the progress and performance against a project plan. They are able to resolve operational problems through collaboration with the project team in order to minimize delays. In addition, they are able to work independently, and serve as a resource and mentor for colleagues with less experience, while modeling and acting in accordance with REI’s guiding values and mission.
Initiates, plans, executes, monitors, controls, and closes medium to large cross-divisional, multi-year projects related to REI’s Activity strategies
Acts as the primary liaison with cross-divisional activity working teams.
Manages the progress of the project and communicates the project status to management and stakeholders on a regular basis
Provides project management documentation and reporting at appropriate stages of the project, including project charter, work breakdown structure, project plan, project logs, status reports and lessons learned documentation
Ensures continual alignment between key cross divisional stakeholders
Provides process insight and guidance to leaders on key business initiatives
Provides thought leadership to cross divisional partners regarding project direction and planning
Liaise with cross functional divisions and internal departments to drive process improvements
Leads change management for responsible areas
Collaborates with cross-functional partners and leadership to ensure continued engagement and understanding of key deliverables
Serve as a resource and mentor to peers and other project managers; continue to educate best practice of project management methodologies to peers, co-workers and leaders
Bring your passion and expertise
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience
5+ years’ experience as a Project Manager concurrently managing multiple small to large cross-divisional projects in a fast-paced environment
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred
Advanced knowledge of project management methodology
Advanced Problem-solving skills: ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
Ability to manage conflicting priorities and multiple assignments
Advanced verbal and written communication skills, as well as organizational and time management skills
Ability to set clear objectives, identify priorities, collaborate with business partners to streamline business and drive results
Actively participates and collaborates with others on one's own team and across REI for the achievement of business goals
Flexible in one's viewpoints and positions in order to support the direction taken by others at REI
Uses business knowledge, innovative thinking, and sound judgment in the solution of problems or the pursuit of business opportunities
Consolidates information from various sources including feedback from others to reach sound decisions
Considers the ultimate impact of decisions and actions on internal and external customers
Works smart by setting effective work goals, establishing priorities, and planning well in order to produce quality work
Executes effectively by using resources efficiently, meeting deadlines, and keeping others informed of work plans and progress toward goals
Clearly conveys and accurately receives information by a variety of methods and in various situations
Builds rapport with all kinds of people inside and outside the organization
Acts upon opportunities and involves and influences others in the accomplishment of worthwhile organizational goals
Challenges the status quo, champions change and influences others to change
At REI we offer an enviable work environment that Fortune Magazine has recognized on the "100 Best Places to Work" list since the award's inception – 23 years in a row! Sure, we work hard, but it’s balanced with time off to play—a strategy that works for us as we continue to grow and thrive. Want to enjoy a workplace where you can be yourself, be heard and be respected while having a job that challenges you? This is the place.
With more than 160 retail locations (and growing), REI offers unique competitive benefits to its more than 15,000 employees, including healthcare, gear and apparel discounts, free equipment rentals and challenge grants to help employees reach personal outdoor goals, generous retirement plan contributions, public transit subsidy, adoptions assistance, paid sabbaticals, and more.
REI is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Apply
Back to job search
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