Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cushman & Wakefield is a leading global real estate services firm, and they are seeking a Transition Project Manager to oversee new transitions across the United States. The role involves developing project plans, managing internal and client reporting, and ensuring compliance with quality standards throughout the transition process.
Responsibilities
- Develop project plans for new transitions, including scheduling and assigning tasks, managing and facilitating reporting internally and to the client, and executing training plans
- Procurement of equipment for new facilities, such as parts, tools, laptops, etc., using various internal and external systems
- Identifying risks and working with cross-functional teams to develop and communicate contingency plans
- Develop, define, and implement repeatable processes to further improve operational efficiencies
- Prepare for and facilitate meetings to review, refine, and finalize deliverables
- Responsible for compliance with client quality standards, policies, and procedures throughout the transition process, addressing any deviations or quality concerns promptly
- Manage relationships and work streams with internal teams and third-party vendors
- Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
- Adhere to safety protocols essential for an active construction site to promote, practice, and facilitate a safety-first culture
- Outstanding organizational skills with strong capabilities in structuring project plans and managing multiple work streams and communication channels simultaneously
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines set by both internal and client requirements
- Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with both internal and client stakeholders
- Ability to build and maintain positive client relations
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with individuals at all levels within the organization
- Ability to lead multiple projects at once
- Establish and maintain the respect and confidence of clients and C&W Services employees
- Ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with client and internal stakeholders
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a related field, or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of related work experience
- Experience in project planning for new site transitions
- Demonstrated proficiency in creating and working with documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Develop project plans for new transitions, including scheduling and assigning tasks, managing and facilitating reporting internally and to the client, and executing training plans
- Procurement of equipment for new facilities, such as parts, tools, laptops, etc., using various internal and external systems
- Identifying risks and working with cross-functional teams to develop and communicate contingency plans
- Develop, define, and implement repeatable processes to further improve operational efficiencies
- Prepare for and facilitate meetings to review, refine, and finalize deliverables
- Responsible for compliance with client quality standards, policies, and procedures throughout the transition process, addressing any deviations or quality concerns promptly
- Manage relationships and work streams with internal teams and third-party vendors
- Perform assigned tasks in a safe, effective, and efficient manner
- Adhere to safety protocols essential for an active construction site to promote, practice, and facilitate a safety-first culture
- Outstanding organizational skills with strong capabilities in structuring project plans and managing multiple work streams and communication channels simultaneously
- Strong time management skills to meet deadlines set by both internal and client requirements
- Ability to lead and facilitate meetings with both internal and client stakeholders
- Ability to build and maintain positive client relations
- Demonstrates effective communication skills with individuals at all levels within the organization
- Ability to lead multiple projects at once
- Establish and maintain the respect and confidence of clients and C&W Services employees
- Ability to identify opportunities and implement solutions independently
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
- Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships with client and internal stakeholders
- Approximately 50-75% travel is required for this role
- Proficiency in project management software such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and Asana
- Certification as a Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams
- Possess OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Experience in material handling equipment, industrial maintenance, or supply chain logistics
Benefits
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life, and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- Competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements
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