Special Projects Manager
Atlanta, GA, United States
RaceTrac Company Overview
Job Description:
The Special Projects Manager is responsible for managing strategic and cross-departmental initiatives that add value to the organization. This individual leads a team of Analysts and oversees the development and implementation of multiple project lifecycles at one time. The Manager serves as a liaison between the project sponsor and their team. Up to 10% travel required.
Responsibilities:
Communicates project plans and articulates roles, project goals, and timelines, while incorporating project lifecycle models.
Carries out project support functions.
Presents compiled research and analytical support to project sponsors and ensures buy-in from internal departments.
Assists with the entire project management cycle (i.e. planning, execution, closing).
Provides development opportunities for team members in areas such as project management functions and process improvement methodologies.
Collaborates between project sponsor and teams on process development and strategy implementation.
Develops and maintains relationships between departments and internal stakeholders within the company.
Manages expectations for the project sponsors, internal customers, teams and vendors.
Provides continual follow up and ensures internal customers' needs are met.
Oversees and defines project measures of success.
Supervises, mentors, and develops interns, Special Projects Senior Analyst and/or Special Projects Analyst
Qualifications: 5+ years experience within a business, consulting or analytical role preferred
1+ years experience managing direct reports preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Visio, and preferred