We are currently searching for a Project Manager based in the Home Office in Vancouver WA.

About the job:

This position is the management of multiple, small to medium-sized projects or a single large project; and the resources associated with these projects.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work closely with Director, Project Management Office and end-user to identify activities which will help drive projects to a successful completion.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee project(s), utilizing recognized project management methodology including activities such as:
  • Definition of project scope and objectives
  • Management and status reporting tools
  • Communication management
  • Requirements definition (functional and/or technical)
  • Risk management
  • System testing/ quality assurance
  • Implementation/roll-out
  • Post-implementation transition to business unit
  • Project administrative activities
  • Process documentation
• Ensure completion of all work assignments by self and others in accordance with an established project timeline.
• Provide ongoing project status reports to internal management team, user groups, stakeholders and project steering committee.
• Assign/delegate project assignments to project team members as appropriate. Provide project-specific direction and guidance to project team members to facilitate timely and quality results. Monitor quality of work performed by team members throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate task and members of a project team as needed for the life of the project.
• Analyze projects for efficiencies, cost reduction, and streamline.
• Ensure projects remain in line with assigned budgets and timeline.

To qualify, must have:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. 

Experience:

Three to five years related experience in project management in the hospitality or retail industry.

Requirements for this position:

• Strong written and oral communication skills with strong customer service in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be a team player and have the ability to motivate and guide the project team towards the project goals. 
• Ability to problem-solve and work independently with ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• This is a hands-on position and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization is required.
• Ability to plan and coordinate a project, its tasks, dependencies, team members, other resources and timeline; and to prioritize and delegate accordingly.
• Must be flexible, versatile and adaptable in day-to-day activities conducted in a multi-site environment.
• Strong PC skills required knowledge of PC applications, e.g., MS Project, Visio, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Good presentation skills. 
• Must be able to travel, by air and car, for business purposes.

What we offer:

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Life, AD&D, & Long Term Disability

Paid vacations (10 days accrued first year), and holidays

Paid Sick/Personal Days (5/yr)

Flexible Spending Account/Section 125

401(k) with company match

Logo Wear

Qualified applicants should e-mail resumes, salary requirements to:  jobs@papamurphys.com