Cross Functional Project Manager

The Project Manager owns end-to-end delivery of multiple cross-functional projects that drive NCM’s strategic and operational goals. The Cross-Functional Project Manager builds realistic, detailed project plans, coordinates across departments, and ensures timely execution of deliverables that support organizational efficiency, client satisfaction, and revenue growth. This role partners closely with product owners, project owners, business analysts, and sponsors to align scope, schedule, and outcomes to NCM’s enterprise priorities. They will also own the project timeline and deliver consistent weekly reporting on progress, risks, milestones, decisions, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Define and document the project scope in collaboration with senior management.
• Develop a detailed and comprehensive project plan outlining the required activities for successful project delivery.
• Identify and allocate necessary resources (time, budget, equipment, etc.) to ensure project success.
• Establish and maintain a robust project schedule that effectively allocates resources to specific tasks and milestones.
• Review and refine the project schedule with senior management and relevant stakeholders, making adjustments as necessary.
• Define clear project objectives (DoD) and key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating project success.
• Ensure all project team members receive thorough orientation and training to understand project goals and methodologies.
• Engage and manage stakeholders and the execution team to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.
• Execute the project plan with precision, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and ensure all project information is appropriately secured and accessible.
• Continuously monitor project progress and implement adjustments to keep the project on track.
• Establish and maintain a structured communication plan to regularly update stakeholders on project status, risks, and progress.
• Conduct regular quality reviews with the project team to ensure deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
• Manage and oversee all budgeted project expenditures, ensuring fiscal responsibility and control.
• Maintain up-to-date project records and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Ensure all project deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of project outcomes based on objectives and KPIs set during the planning phase.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business, communications, marketing, or related field preferred, however requirement may be satisfied with equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 3-5 years Project Management experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of project management and PMOs, including project planning, implementation, control, and evaluation.
• Extensive knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office tools and technologies including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in email, Internet, and web conferencing technologies.
• Knowledge of CRM/databases, Salesforce.com a plus.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects and initiatives with changing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment involving multiple departments or divisions.
• Communicate effectively; speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough, and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Foster teamwork: work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Make decisions: assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details/data/information/activities.
• Plan: determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans and evaluate the process and result.
• Solve problems; assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.
• Completes all responsibilities in a timely and accurate manner in order to meet internal client needs and remain cost effective.

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