GROW WITH US

As the largest 100% employee-owned company in the resource recovery industry, Recology has a unique workplace culture that guides how we support employees, interact with our customers, service our communities, and care for our environment.

We are a team of trusted advisors and partners to our Company clients. We are a diverse group with a shared commitment to excellence and providing high caliber service. We are a collaborative and supportive team and looking for a motivated self-starter to join us!

We encourage Recology employees to G.R.O.W. with Us professionally and personally by:

• Giving Back to our communities.
• Recovering Resources to achieve their best and highest use.
• Owning a company that provides quality service and protects the environment.
• Working Together to achieve our common vision, a world without waste.

You can G.R.O.W. with Us by becoming our Systems Implementation Project Manager

THE ROLE

Responsible for leading business systems and application projects from initiation through delivery. This role will provide robust technical project management to ensure the projects are planned, implemented, monitored and delivered in the agreed timeframe meeting quality and cost parameters. Work at this level involves all aspects of direct project management for major information technology projects of a complex nature with multiple dependencies.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, AND ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Plan and direct all aspects of technology projects including planning, scheduling, resourcing, risk assessment, cost/benefit analyses, change management, establishing milestones and overall costs. 
• Maintains a master status list of all enterprise projects and provides analysis to as part of Project Portfolio Reporting.
• Utilizes and develop established project management standards and procedures.
• Conducts project kickoff meetings, communicating individual roles and project expectations.
• Creates and maintains the project plan ensuring PM methodology is adhered to. Continually updates project plans and schedules.
• Develops work breakdown structures based on the project objectives and scope. Identify and manage project dependencies.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, ensure that any change to project scope is documented and approved.
• Monitors the project by identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews; and escalating scope, budget, quality, timeline issues appropriately.
• Ensures that project expectations, status, issues and successes are communicated timely to sponsors, stakeholders, and all levels of management and documented appropriately.
• Resolves issues proactively to reduce/eliminate impact on overall project. Facilitate resolution of enterprise multi-project resource and integration conflicts.
• Ensures that all project documentation is created and stored for future reference and audit purposes
• Conducts formal review at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.

QUALIFICATIONS 

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:

• Five years of related project management experience.
• Six Sigma and/or PMI training preferred.
• Strong competencies in project planning, budget and time management, scope management, risk management, and change management.
• Thorough knowledge of system development lifecycle used for the development of new systems and enhancements to existing information systems.
• Thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools. Extensive experience with using relevant project management software.
• Knowledge of ERP/CRM systems; with past experience of managed projects as Project Manager.
• Technical and professional principles, practices, laws, applications and programs.
• Advanced expertise in managing business systems and project management strategies.
• Current developments and trends in system design and technical project management.
• Computer programs, including Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Skill and/or Ability to:

• Promotes the WASTE ZERO philosophy by making the best and highest use of all resources as well as finding ways to use waste products in ways that benefit the environment.
• Develops strategies to effectively manage current and future challenges and opportunities; develops recommendations and actionable plans.
• Defines issues and focus on achieving workable solutions; generates innovative ideas to develop or improve existing systems.
• Demonstrates ability to use computers and technology capabilities.
• Demonstrates strong proficiency and knowledge in area(s) of expertise as well as company business and proficiency in strategic and financial processes.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing; listens to and understands various viewpoints; shares relevant information timely; provides constructive feedback; maintains professionalism.
• Presents ideas effectively to individuals or groups and delivers presentations suited to the characteristics and needs of the audience.
• Effectively and productively engages with others and establishes trust, credibility, and confidence.
• Promotes collaboration and assists others with their initiatives and efforts.
• Motivates and empowers others to achieve objectives and to develop a culture where employees feel ownership in what they do.
• Attracts, develops and retains good people; allows opportunities for self and others to reach their full potential; builds and shares knowledge and expertise.
• Listens to and builds customer relationships; increases customer satisfaction and ensures commitments are met.

RECOLOGY OFFERS:

• An ecologically innovative company that finds and mentors people committed to protecting the environment and sustaining our communities.
• The largest employee owned resource recovery company in the industry with terrific benefits to help you prosper.
• A creative and caring culture that values community, diversity, altruism, accountability, collaboration, and learning by doing.
• An inspired company mission driven to use and return resources to their best and highest use through the practice of the 4R’s: Reduce, Re-use, Recycle, and Recologize.
• Distinct professional challenges to connect with, care for, and grow community that sees a world without waste.

RECOLOGY BENEFITS MAY INCLUDE:

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Health and wellness benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Retirement plans (Employee Stock Ownership Plan, 401(k) with match).
• Annual wellness incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Educational assistance.
• Commuting benefits.
• Employee referral program.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job; and pursuant to applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal records. It is important that you provide accurate information on the job application, inaccurate information may cause delays in the processing of your application and/or may disqualify you as a candidate.

Recology is an equal opportunity employer committed to supporting an inclusive and diverse work environment where employees are valued, heard, and provided development opportunities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis that is prohibited by law.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, effort, work conditions, and benefits associated with the job.