Job Title
Transitions Project Manager
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Candidates for this role can be located anywhere in the US.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop project plans for new transitions, including scheduling and assigning tasks, managing and facilitating reporting internally and to the client, and executing training plans.
- Procurement of equipment for new facilities, such as parts, tools, laptops, etc., using various internal and external systems.
- Identifying risks and working with cross-functional teams to develop and communicate contingency plans.
- Develop, define, and implement repeatable processes to further improve operational efficiencies.
- Prepare for and facilitate meetings to review, refine, and finalize deliverables.
- Responsible for compliance with client quality standards, policies, and procedures throughout the transition process, addressing any deviations or quality concerns promptly.
- Manage relationships and work streams with internal teams and third-party vendors.
OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES:
- Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.
- Adhere to safety protocols essential for an active construction site to promote, practice, and facilitate a safety-first culture.
- Outstanding organizational skills with strong capabilities in structuring project plans and managing multiple work streams and communication channels simultaneously.
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines set by both internal and client requirements.
- Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with both internal and client stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain positive client relations.
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with individuals at all levels within the organization.
- Ability to lead multiple projects at once.
- Establish and maintain the respect and confidence of clients and C&W Services employees.
- Ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions independently.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with client and internal stakeholders.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Approximately 50-75% travel is required for this role.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 2+ years of related work experience.
- Experience in project planning for new site transitions.
- Demonstrated proficiency in creating and working with documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Asana.
- Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP).
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams.
- Possess OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Experience in material handling equipment, industrial maintenance, or supply chain logistics.
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Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
