Project Manager, Supply Chain

Permanent

Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Join us in our exciting quest to build the future home.

All about the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled and experienced Project Manager to join our team!

As a Supply Chain Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing all aspects of multiple, high-complexity projects within North America Supply Chain, in support of our 3–5-year roadmaps across warehousing, sourced planning, materials planning, and transportation.  You will be part of a strong project management organization of both managers and senior managers within North America supply chain, reporting into the Sr Director of Supply Chain Project Management.

This specific Project Manager role will focus on strategic projects within transportation and distribution/network design and footprint projects.  The PM will manage complex, cross functional project teams, consisting of representatives from other Electrolux functions (finance, sales/sales operations, IT, product line) and global locations, as well as drive discipline within the Supply Chain Project Management Portfolio process, with the objectives of speed to market, quality, cost management, and operational efficiency.  

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based in the HQ, Charlotte Office, North Carolina.

What you’ll do:

• Plans and ensures execution of project deliverables within agreed-upon timing and budget.  Composes a project work-breakdown structure/schedule and plan for executing the project - including sequencing, identification of dependencies, duration and resource needs, cost estimations, budgeting, and control.

• Conducts regular project team meetings.  Regularly presents project status reports to Steering Committee, other senior managers, and, when relevant, North America and Global Senior Leadership Team.

• Clearly communicates roles and responsibilities within the project core and extended team. 

• Tracks progress against agreed targets.  Develops and implements mitigation plan for at-risk items.  Submits investment requests.  Tracks and manages capital and expenses through close of project.

• Resolves conflicts with capex, schedules, and resources as needed.  Elevates issues to management when necessary. 

• Promotes culture of “Teamship” and professional accountability among core and extended team members.  Communicates vision, promotes goal alignment, provides coaching and feedback for performance management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or related technical BS required. An MBA is preferred.

• 5 years related project management experience is required. 

• PMP (Project Management Professional) and PMI certification is preferred.

• Moderate travel (up to 25%) required.

Skills and abilities:

• Proven track record of successfully leading highly complex projects, from start to finish within Operations and/or Supply Chain.

• Ability to lead, influence, communicate & interact with people within a cross-functional team setting, as well as customers and external suppliers.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills including presentation experience to large and diverse audiences.

• Technology/manufacturing and consumer innovation experience/knowledge in a high-volume consumer products environment is preferred.

• Experience with computer applications is required, including MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Project, and Power BI.

• Experience with Transportation management and Warehouse management systems considered a plus.

Benefits highlights:

• Flexible work hours/hybrid work environment.

• Discounts on our award-winning Electrolux products and services.

• Family-friendly benefits.

• Insurance policy plan.

• Extensive learning opportunities and flexible career path.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through hrsnorthamerica@electrolux.com. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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