Project Manager

Make a difference. Be happy. Grow your career. The Role The Strategic Initiatives Project Manager supports the planning, execution, delivery and change management of high-priority enterprise or multi-divisional initiatives that advance organizational goals. This role partners with cross-functional leaders and project teams to translate strategy into actionable plans, manage timelines, risks and dependencies, tracks progress, and ensure stakeholders are informed and aligned throughout implementation. Key Responsibilities The Project Manager will have the following key responsibilities which include, but are not limited to: Supports business leaders in developing and prioritizing the roadmap for internal initiatives Serves as the central point of contact to oversee all phases of the project, including project initiation, planning and execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing Developing, managing, and adjusting project plans based on scope, timeline, and cost implications Communicating effectively with all project stakeholders including preparing status reports by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information Escalating key issues and risks and providing recommendations to facilitate decision making Following processes and utilizing project management tools such as templates and software May be responsible for business analysis tasks such as, but not limited to, eliciting and documenting requirements or coordinating testing if an analyst is not assigned to a specific project Working on projects that may be assigned on an ad hoc basis and may assist other corporate initiatives as necessary Skills and Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required 3+ years of project management experience involving multiple business units and IT required Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred Track record of success driving cross-functional waterfall and agile-based projects Ability to manage multiple priorities, synthesize information, and create executive-ready updates. Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment Aptitude to acclimate quickly to new project assignments and adapt to new working environments Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion Strong experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Visio and SharePoint and various project management tools/applications (i.e. Smartsheets, ClickUp) Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to adapt communication styles and strategies to the audience Additional details Position is remote anywhere in the U.S, but will require working primarily in the Central Time Zone Occasional travel up to 5% of the time Position may occasionally require evening or weekend work to meet project deadlines Nordic is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.