Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for developing, enabling and coordinating projects and solutions across the region. This includes developing tools, implementing programs, and processes necessary to drive region initiatives. Must have demonstrated the ability to collaborate with stakeholders to develop, manage, and execute project management and achieve desired project outcomes

This role manages projects/programs by overseeing and implementing structure, and resource requirement allocation. The successful candidate is a forward thinker and exercises a solid business acumen/savvy, organization, stakeholder (people) expectation management, and project leadership skills. The job requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication abilities, analytical skills, self-motivation, and creativity. 

Job Responsibilities

• Oversees project plan creation, execution, stakeholder responsibilities, monitoring, communication cadence, and facilitates the development of initiatives through meetings and customized communications.
• Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, engagement planning, formalized communications and engagements, stakeholder report outs, support of mobilizations and key program development, and support of client presentations.

• Supports the roll-out and execution of enterprise or Region/District/Site as directed by region leadership to drive outcomes, focusing on efficiency/effectiveness, adherence to standards, and an increase to overall performance.
• Manages the intake, organization, assignment, and closeout of projects.
• Provides the scope of work to sponsors/owners and guiding project managers to ensure to exceed expectations.
• Liaises with key stakeholders, onsite teams and external partners,
• Manages project roles and responsibilities and stays at the forefront of potential risks to timelines, budgets, etc.
• Moves multi-faceted and multi-tiered processes forward while maintaining attention to detail under extreme time pressures.
• Fosters support and relationships by developing a strong level of trust and credibility with all stakeholders.
• Translates and communicates information, implications, and recommendations using clear written and verbal skills appropriately with a diverse audience.
• Enables identification, resolution, and potential escalation of issues and course correct / revise project plans.

Qualifications

• College degree and or equivalent experience. Preference for 1-2 years of project management experience, with record of measurable success and effective performance.
• Experience or demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment within a matrix organization.
• Experience managing multiple priorities or client accounts.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Strong communication, presentation and influence management skills.
• Healthcare, food service or facilities operational experience preferred 
• Willingness to travel 25%

Education

About Aramark

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Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.