What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at CHAMPRO?
About Us:
Champro is a leading and rapidly growing company in the sports manufacturing industry. We specialize in creating high-quality sports equipment and apparel that empower athletes to perform at their best. Our commitment to innovation and excellence has made us a trusted name in the market. As we continue to expand, we are embarking on a pivotal project to implement NetSuite, a leading cloud-based business management software suite.
Position:
CHAMPRO is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to provide critical support for our company's strategic initiatives. In this role, you will work directly with the Senior Project Manager, taking the lead on smaller-scale projects while providing essential support on larger, more complex programs.
We are looking for a versatile and organized professional with a servant leader mindset, who can apply core project management principles to a diverse portfolio. While this includes areas like construction and internal process improvement projects, a significant focus will be on IT and software development initiatives. This position requires a proactive self-starter with a passion for organization and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Beyond daily project work, this role is a unique opportunity to help build our company's Project Management Office (PMO) from the ground up. You will be instrumental in supporting the Senior PM by helping to create, standardize, and implement the best practices that will define the future of project management at CHAMPRO.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Leadership: Lead and manage all phases of the project lifecycle for assigned projects, from initiation and planning to execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, and oversee the successful execution of projects.
Stakeholder Management: Proactively communicate with and manage expectations of all project stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks, developing contingency plans to ensure project success.
Budget Management: Develop, manage, and track project budgets, ensuring projects are delivered within financial constraints and reporting on variances.
Resource Allocation: Effectively allocate and manage project resources, including team members, materials, and equipment, to optimize project performance.
Team Leadership: Provide servant leadership, guidance, and support to project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment by removing obstacles and encouraging growth.
Process Improvement: Actively support the Senior PM in the development and standardization of project management processes, templates, and tools within the PMO.
Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present detailed project reports and presentations to leadership, providing insights into project progress, milestones, and key performance indicators.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field is required.
Certification: PMP (Project Management Professional) and an Agile certification (e.g., PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe) are highly desirable upon hiring. The successful candidate will be required to obtain both PMP and a relevant Agile certification within the first 12 months of employment, with company support.
Experience: 5 years of progressive experience in project management, with a proven track record of successfully leading complex projects from inception to completion.
Project Versatility: Proven experience managing a diverse project portfolio. While experience across various business functions is valued, a strong background in managing IT and software development projects is highly preferred. Must demonstrate strong core skills in project execution, strategic alignment, and budget management regardless of project type.
Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills, driven by a strong servant leader philosophy, with the ability to motivate and guide project teams.
Strategic Thinking: Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on achieving business objectives.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Technical Proficiency: Expert proficiency in project management software (e.g., Smartsheet, monday.com, Wrike) and collaboration suites, particularly Google Workspace (Google Suite).
Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Company Culture:
We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions
Flexible work from home options available.