Parsippany, NJ, 07054, USA
1 day ago
Lead Delivery Manager - Infrastructure
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most. **Job Summary** Lead Project Manager will be responsible for delivering multiple strategic efforts across various departments. This role will be a part of the Project and Portfolio Management organization and reports to the Director - Project and Portfolio Management. **Essential Duties** + Using hands-on and a proactive approach to ensure that value is delivered - with full responsibility for all aspects of a project including managing milestones, identifying and tracking issues and risks, and driving the team to meet project goals. + Creating visibility into the project activities and milestones + Partnering with other Networking, Operations, Manufacturing groups to deliver project outcomes + Partnering and effectively coordinating vendor resources at job sites + Contributing to the team by participating in solution definition and removing roadblocks + Attaining full knowledge of the infra and operations area and helps the project teams to focus on achieving desired business outcomes. + Surfacing challenges that require cross team coordination or leadership intervention prior to them impacting scope, cost or the timeline. + Establishing a good cadence for communicating outside the team including conducting effective meetings for the given audience by managing the agenda, running the meeting and communicating/tracking follow-ups. + Establishing strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders + Helping the team in identifying development opportunities and challenging the team to actively work on improving their performance + Managing budgets, forecasts and vendor teams; Coordinates vendor selection and contracting. + Ensuring alignment of project objectives with the overall IT strategy and roadmap. + Ensures project or framework specific governance is implemented + 80% Project delivery Management + 10% Coaching and managing other PLs/PMs + 10% Perform other duties as assigned including organizational improvement activities **Under This Roof We Require** + Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field + 10+ years of managing initiatives in digital environment preferably in manufacturing area + Must have experience in applying traditional and agile frameworks that are best suited to the needs of the project to deliver value. + Must have strong experience in managing large, complex projects **General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Positive can-do attitude, solutions-oriented and willingness to extend beyond day-to-day project manager responsibilities + Strong ability in Problem Solving, Forward Thinking, Influencing Stakeholders + Strong Adaptability and Sense of ownership + Strong ability to Build Relationships and Credibility with Management + Strong Ability to Influence and Drive Cross Functional Decisions and Initiatives + Strong Decision Making, Collaboration, conflict management, facilitation and delegation skills + Excellent experience in dealing with C-level executives + Can coach other project managers and business team members in applying right methodology + Ability to juggle multiple priorities with competing deadlines **Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Advanced knowledge of IT standards, policies and procedures + Advanced knowledge of Traditional and Agile frameworks + Advanced knowledge of Tools for Managing and Reporting team progress + Proficient working with technology platforms **Qualifications Preferred** + Training and certifications in traditional project management and/or agile methodologies is preferred **How We Protect What Matters Most:** 1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally. GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT. We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit). Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) **CA Privacy** Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice) With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world. Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors. GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​
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