Mgr, Project - (BRS)

At Bunzl, We Put People First. 

• Bunzl was recognized as one of Forbes 2022 America's Best Mid-Sized Employers.  
• Bunzl is a global company that offers job stability and career growth.
• A full range of great benefits including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), educational assistance and much more to help employees take care of themselves and their family.
• A proud commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives driving awareness and creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• A green company with specific programs to enhance and upgrade our business practices and procedures to reduce any harmful effects our activities have on our planet.

The Project Manager will be responsible for leading and overseeing project management activities within the organization. You will play a critical role in ensuring successful project execution and delivery, aligning projects with strategic business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders. Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resources, budget, and potential risks.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure project tasks are assigned and completed on time.
• Monitor resource utilization and adjust as needed.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement. Ensure proper project closure, including documentation, handover, and final sign-off.
• Effectively drive buy-in and decisions.
• Assess impact to projects as events occur and take necessary action to preserve delivery success.
• Experience with project planning or road mapping.
• Provide balanced status reporting from stakeholders.
• Develop a cadence that keeps the project moving forward.
• Uphold IT processes to all parties and ensure that the process is followed. Must be the voice of reason and authority with the ability to make tough calls.
• Coach multiple teams in implementing and practicing waterfall or agile principles and methods.
• Work closely with all stakeholders to ensure backlog items are properly and fully defined prior to next phase.
• Hold teams accountable for meeting commitments.
• Partner with IT to identify and resolve impediments and barriers.
• Work closely with the Customers, Management, and stakeholders on all active projects.
  
  This is not an all-inclusive list; other duties may be assigned.
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree highly preferred.
• Will consider a high school diploma/GED with relevant work experience.
• Prefer at least 3 years of experience as a Project Manager in Retail or related service industries.
• Understanding of data cleaning techniques and processes.
• Understanding of project management tools, waterfall and agile software development methodologies, values, and procedures.
• Highly motivated with excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Must be ability to handle multiple priorities with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross functional colleagues and form team-oriented environment.
• Must have the ability to lead by influence, not by authority.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and project management software.
• Open to completing PMP Certification as a future goal.

So, what are you waiting for? A new career awaits you with endless opportunities.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non-Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to sales in excess of $10 billion.  Bunzl North America is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri.  Bunzl North America owns and operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 5,000 employees and 400,000 plus supplies, Bunzl is regarded as a leading supplier in North America. This position is within the Bunzl Retail Services division and is based out of Morton Grove, IL 

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match and tuition reimbursement.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)