Location: Columbia, MD
Company: W. R. Grace & Company
around the world. Grace employs approximately 4,300 people in over 30 countries. Job Description We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Supply Chain Center of Excellence team of Project Managers lead, oversee, and ensure the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects.
The Senior Project Manager must do this within scope, to a certain quality, and within time and cost constraints. Responsibilities • Review project proposals or plans to determine a time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and the assignment of available departmental resources to various project phases. • Identify and schedule project
deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks. • Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle and confer with project staff to outline a work plan.
• Act as a coach to junior project managers, executives and others who need assistance and advice regarding project management practices. • Establish a work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations, or phases, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. • Analyze project proposals to determine a time frame, funding limitations and appropriate processes for accomplishing projects. • Review/approve the work plan of an external service provider or consultancy
contracted to execute the project. • Manage and drive project execution of milestones, action items, risks/issues, and development of mitigation plans.
• Identify and escalate issues and mitigations through leadership for support as needed. • Ensure that project goals are achieved and in line with business objectives. • Develop and distribute weekly project updates as well as Steering Committee presentations. • Direct and coordinate the activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget. • Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required. • Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation.
• Benchmark project management performance continuously to identify the potential for improvements and increase capability in project and portfolio management. Required Qualifications • Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience focusing on transformational Supply Chain centric projects. • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a variety of quantitative or non-quantitative disciplines • Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills. • Ability to adapt to new circumstances in a changing business environment. • Good understanding of current and emerging technologies, and of how other enterprises are using them to drive digital business.
• Knowledge of project management methodology and experience or familiarity with major, defined program management approaches (for example, that of the Project Management Institute or PRINCE2 and agile approaches). • Significant knowledge of project planning/scheduling tools with a solid track record of practical application. • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; expertise in setting and managing customer expectations. • Effective influencing and negotiating skills in an environment in which this role may not directly control resources.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence. • Ability to support a tactical resource plan by mapping future demand to forecast project completions in the project portfolio. Preferred Qualifications • Additional supply chain education, training and/or certification through online courses and/or professional organizations. • PMP or equivalent. Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Life Insurance and Disability Grace Wellness Program Flexible Workplace Retirement Plans 401(k) Company Match – Dollar to dollar up to the first 6% Paid Vacation and Holidays Parental Leave (salaried only) Tuition Reimbursement Company Donation Match Program U.
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No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Grace as a result of the referral or through other means.
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the most welcoming and friendly service, you'll be front and center representing our brand and culture. You will have the opportunity to help people experience our Customer Promise -- helping people make the most of their money so they can make the most of their lives by providing education and advice tailored to suit their financial needs.
As a Branch Manager in Branch Banking, you will ensure the branch will meet and exceed customer expectations and will create a customer-obsessed culture in the branch. You will direct all aspects of branch operations, grow the deposits and investments of the branch, and coach bankers and associate bankers. You will also be responsible for creating
an environment that influences the use of technology to meet the customers' needs of today and the future through collaboration with our partners in Chase Wealth Management, Business Banking, and Home Lending to provide a seamless experience for our customers.
Job responsibilities Acts as the standard bearer of Chase and creates a world-class customer experience Educates clients on how to use our digital platforms to bank and invest when, where, and how they want Builds partnerships with local businesses to build the brand in the local market area through strong community involvement Creates an environment that encourages team members to provide an exceptional customer experience
and a dynamic and engaging culture Actively identifies, coaches, develops, motivates, and supports employees so that they can provide superior service to every customer Promotes a strong control environment to evaluate, manage, and conduct new and existing business by adhering to risk/control expectations, procedures, and processes Leverages and understands the generated Branch Scorecard to identify strategies to successfully grow deposits & investments for the branch Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills Ability to set the tone of the branch to provide an exceptional customer experience and a dynamic, engaging culture Outstanding leadership experience with a proven, successful record of coaching and empowering employees to improved results Ability to organize and manage competing priorities effectively across branch locations while developing plans for growth Experience creating and maintaining a strong risk and control environment with demonstrated commitment to operational integrity and policies Ability to work branch hours including weekends and evenings High school degree, GED, or foreign equivalent Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills College degree or military equivalent 2+ years of management, Retail Banking experience or equivalent Chase leadership experience Strong desire and ability to influence, educate, and connect team, partners and customers to technology Ability to adapt quickly to a changing environment and be a strong decision maker Training requirement or Travel requirement Successful completion of the Branch Manager training program is a pre-requisite to be considered active in Branch Manager role Ability to travel as required for in-person training and meetings; travel may include out of state Dodd Frank and Safe Act This position is subject to the Dodd Frank/Truth in Lending Act qualification requirements for Loan Originators.
As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMC's review of your criminal conviction history, credit report, information available through NMLS, and any other information relevant to a determination by JPMC that you demonstrate financial responsibility, good character, and general fitness for the position. Note that any felony conviction within the last seven years will disqualify you from consideration for this position. Your continued employment in this position would be contingent upon compliance with Truth in Lending Act/Dodd Frank Loan Originator requirements.
In addition, this position requires National Mortgage Licensing System and Registry (NMLS) registration under the SAFE Act of 2008. As such, upon active employment with JPMorgan Chase, you will be required to either register on NMLS, or to update your existing registration as necessary to grant access to and reflect your employment with JPMorgan Chase. Your continued employment in this position with JPMorgan Chase is contingent upon compliance with the SAFE Act, including successful registration immediately after your start date, and timely completion of annual renewal and required updates thereafter.
Any information obtained during the registration, update, and renewal processes or through NMLS notifications may impact your employment with the firm. Any of the completed information you provide during the Chase on-line application process may be transferred, on your behalf, to NMLS by JPMorgan Chase. Please carefully review the information you provide to Chase for accuracy and consistency and with any current NMLS record, if applicable, before submitting. Further information about NMLS and registration requirements of registration can be found at: http: //mortgage.
nationwidelicensingsystem. org/SAFE/Pages/default. aspx Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.
We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more.
Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
career. You ll continue to learn in your position while advancing the Association s mission. The perfect candidate will: be at ease around people - members, speakers, subject matter experts; easily interact with members, who are adult learners; enjoy reading and learning about commercial credit management, a diverse field that is critical to successful businesses worldwide, which encompasses subjects relevant to creditworthiness such as accounting, financial statement, cash flow analysis, contract and business law, and related disciplines such as customer service and negotiations; have a passion for creating educational content that enhances the knowledge of its membership; serve as an ambassador
and advocate for career advancement through education; be comfortable speaking (presenting) and writing about continuing education; have an aptitude for working in Word, Excel and Power Point; learn (or have knowledge of) Moodle, a learning platform or learning management system platform; learn (or have knowledge of) Cadmium's Elevate, a learning platform or learning management system platform; learn (or have knowledge of) i MIS, the association s member and customer management system; enjoy working with (and identifying) instructors, facilitators, and content experts; be diligent about details from tracking course completions to recertification deadlines; have superb communications skills; be
able to distill content into learning modules; create and design new (and refresh) course modules that are accurate, flow logically, and are consistent with member knowledge needs and gaps; collaborate with other internal business units by creating meaningful education content; be a competent editor, and, be willing to travel, at least three times each year.
(June travel is at least 12 consecutive days) Continuing education is at the core of the association s mission; a passion to learn and ignite that passion is others is a must. A college degree is required; teaching experience is a plus. Pando Logic. Category: Education, Keywords: Director of Education, Location: Columbia, MD-21045 Associated topics: assistant dean, executive, executive vice president, initiative, interim dean, lead, monitor, president, president provost, provost
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