PROJECT PORTFOLIO MANAGER - LOGISTICS DIVISION

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Job description

Get to know East Penn!:
At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

EOE/VEVRAA

Overview:
East Penn is currently seeking a Project Portfolio Manager who will oversee the Logistics Division.

The Project Portfolio Manager oversees the Logistics Division project list(s) ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within scope and budget, and follow East Penn's project management cadence and best practices. The Project Portfolio Manager is responsible for their own assigned projects, as well as projects assigned to others within the department/division. The Project Portfolio Manager assists in the development of team members that lead projects by coaching and mentoring using East Penn's PM tools and processes.

Responsibilities:
Coordinates the portfolio of initiatives and projects within the department/division, tracking active project lists and monitoring status of initiatives/projects within a department or division

Collaborates with Department/Division leadership to define priorities, scope and requirements ensuring each project meets business needs

Prepares reports for Project Steering Committee/Stakeholders regarding status of projects

Works in partnership with Department/Division leadership, sponsors and steering teams to support projects for successful delivery

Provides department members with coaching and mentoring on East Penn's project management tools and processes

Collaborates with the PMO and other division/department Portfolio Project Managers on process improvements and ensures that processes, tools, templates, and standards are consistent across the organization

Leads own assigned projects to completion utilizing appropriate planning tools and effective organizational project management processes

Develops detailed project plan and schedule, refining as needed, to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and produce desired results

Uncovers project risks and defines strategies to address

Cultivates a productive environment by communicating project goals and objectives, team members' roles and responsibilities, and clarifying process

Works creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence

Facilitates regular project team meetings

Ensures effective hand-offs between team members

Records scope changes and monitors progress to the plan

Identifies and removes roadblocks by providing feedback, encouragement, and advice

Escalates appropriate issues for resolution

Other duties as required

Qualifications:
Experience & Qualifications

3 to 5 years of experience in a supervisory, management or senior professional level role, with at least 2-3 years of experience with planning, management and delivery of successful programs and projects

Proficient in MS Project or other Project & Portfolio Management tool

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred

Education/Certification

Bachelor's degree, preferred; equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered

Skills & Competencies

Demonstrated proficiency in logistics and supply chain preferred (but not required)

Working knowledge of project management tools, methods and best practices

Excellent written and verbal communication skills including presentation abilities

Demonstrated capability to lead teams in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess issues and escalate appropriately for resolution

Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective

Exceptional interpersonal skills; a team player with proven ability to work across functional areas and all levels of the organization

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Proven ability to influence, motivate, and lead project team members to deliver projects successfully

Is unafraid to respectfully challenge the status quo by providing new ideas and solutions

Financial acumen including budget development and management

Ability to effectively coach and mentor staff members

East Penn Benefits:
East Penn offers excellent benefits:

Competitive compensation

Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium

Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution

9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually

Employee assistance program

Fitness Discounts

Promotional opportunities

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