Senior Lead Project/Change Manager

Company

Cox Enterprises

Business Operations

Sr Lead Project / Program Manager

Sr Manager - Non People LeaderHybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Yes, 5% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $117,300.00 - $195,500.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Role Summary

Cox Enterprises is a privately-owned communications, media and automotive services company with over $20B+ in annual revenue, 45k+ employees and national brands including Cox Communications, Autotrader, Kelly Blue Book and Axios. Cox has a proud 125-year history of building industry-leading businesses that are rooted in our mission to leave the world in a better place for the next generation.

Cox Enterprises Internal Consulting team is committed to continuing to leverage external research and internal analysis to drive continuous improvement across Cox’s businesses.  Through teams of business improvement leadership and professionals, this Senior Lead Project Manager will serve a critical role, driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects.

The ideal candidate will be a proven:

• Results-driven, action-oriented, and delivery focused PM. A project management professional who can manage multiple objectives, projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously. Has a proven ability to establish project plans and milestones for large, complex projects. Can also establish and manage success measurements that ensure optimal business outcomes and high stakeholder satisfaction.
• Domain expert with strong business acumen, who can develop and execute project plans that ensure successful enterprise program implementation. Can quickly understand the nature and interdependencies of the organization’s divisions, departments, and functions to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics.
• Outcome-focused, strategic change enabler. A strategic thinker who creates strong, ongoing relationships with multiple stakeholders and end-user groups, becoming a trusted partner and influential advisor on change management issues, delivering strategic change plans that drive change adoption, employee experience, and sustainable outcomes for the business.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex enterprise projects requiring multiple workstreams and functional teams.
• Ensure project plans are appropriately integrated with other projects being led by the Enablement team and other projects, programs, and business as usual efforts in the business.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, task assignments, dependencies and critical path, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Apply change management methodologies and tools in developing change strategies and tactics, including communications, stakeholder engagement, and training.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and proactively identify and address project risks and issues.
• Conduct regular project status meetings, provide project updates to stakeholders, and ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of change enablement strategies to drive adoption, sustainment and compliance with new processes, technology, and other initiatives executed.
• Facilitate project post-mortem evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in project management, using it to inform project management strategies and drive continuous improvement, consistency, and efficiency across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in program or project management for enterprise-level programs or projects. Candidate could have an MS degree with 5+ years of experience, Ph.D. with 3+ years of experience, or 12+ years in lieu of a degree.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional work teams and influencing outcomes through indirect people leadership.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering them on time and within budget.
• Advanced project management skills and proficiency in related methodologies, tools, and software, including change management frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in from senior executives and key stakeholders through compelling communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions. 
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing projects using Scrum or other Agile frameworks.
• Experience in mediating conflicts and negotiating solutions with internal and external partners to ensure project success.
• Ability to mentor junior project managers and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.