We have an amazing opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to join our team to lead the overall implementation of supplier programmes for clients. This role focuses on delivery of client requirements and execution of the SOW within agreed project timeframes and budget.
This role is based in our Irvine, California office, with the expectation that you will be able to travel within the US & Canada on occasion to meet with clients and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Build and manage strong relationships with clients through all manners of communication inclusive of regular visits to client sites, teleconference calls and written email.
Plan and schedule Programme timelines and milestones using appropriate tools and up to date project methodologies.
Establish and maintain implementation project plans and governance structure to ensure that key deliverables, milestones and key action steps are taken and met.
Lead frequent project calls with clients to track implementation progress against plan deliverables.
Lead weekly internal projects meeting with key internal business stakeholders providing key updates for all active project implementations.
Ensure ongoing management of the Programme through an appropriate Governance structure. Revise and refine as required.
Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations.
We seek candidates with a curious mindset who have a recognised qualification and/or significant experience of project management tools and methodologies, and software such as MS Project. You will be experienced in effectively prioritising and executing tasks in a fast-moving busy environment, using problem-solving and analytical capabilities, whilst working collaboratively and professionally with both colleagues and customers to deliver projects timely completion.
You will have a degree or equivalent business experience, with strong written and verbal communication skills, and numerical ability. You will have excellent Excel skills, ideally with pivot tables and macros. With experience of working with Procurement, you will be able to work both independently and within teams. A solid working knowledge of current Internet technologies, API integrations and databases is required.
Please apply if you'd like to work for a global company that is helping make the working world more sustainable, safer, cleaner and fairer, with great colleagues and a good pay and benefits package. We welcome applications from armed forces veterans, reservists and their families. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in our practices and workforce. A full role profile is available at Careers at Achilles | Join the Team
For more than 30 years, Achilles has protected organisations' business interests and reputations by providing unrivalled levels of supply chain transparency, carbon reduction and management. We are the ESG and carbon management partner of choice for the world's leading global brands.
Achilles specialises in supporting customers that require truly robust environmental, social and governance reporting to fully comply with ESG regulation, meet investor requirements, and achieve their own ambitious sustainability goals. We work with market-leading financial, industrial, commercial, and governmental organisations requiring the serious, detailed analysis and expert insight necessary to deliver exceptional reporting confidence.
Operating from 22 locations worldwide, Achilles is at the forefront of the battle against climate change, a champion for social justice and human rights, and an expert in health, safety, and risk management.
The Achilles Way - how we do things
Be Curious - Ask questions, understand why, challenge and grow
Commit - Show passion, create value, deliver simple solutions, be a leader
Collaborate - Think inclusive, show respect, be helpful, give thanks