Project Manager I - Operations

at Zones, LLC in Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description
Position at Zones LLC.
Company Overview:

When it comes to IT solution providers, there are a lot of choices. But when it comes to providers with innovative and differentiating end-to-end service offerings, there's really only one: Zones - First Choice for IT.TM
Zones is a Global Solution Provider of end-to-end IT solutions with an unmatched supply chain. Positioned to be the IT partner you need, Zones, a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) in business for over 35 years, specializes in Digital Workplace, Cloud & Data Center, Networking, Security, and Managed/Professional/Staffing services. Operating in more than 120 countries, leveraging a robust portfolio, and utilizing the highest certification levels from key partners, including Microsoft, Apple, Cisco, Lenovo, Adobe, and more, Zones has mastered the science of building digital infrastructures that change the way business does business ensuring whatever they need, they can Consider IT Done. Follow Zones, LLC on Twitter @Zones, and LinkedIn and Facebook.

Position Overview:

Responsible for planning and overseeing project completion on time, on scope and on budget. Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, and an ability to influence business and technical leaders in a dynamic environment are required.
Project Manager I will scope and execute initiatives by partnering with client team and internal stakeholders to understand and prioritize initiatives to improve organization performance.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative pf the knowledge, skill and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

What you'll do as theProject Manager I:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Project Management

Lead project onboarding according to project scope and SOW documentation
Coordinate engagement of resources and subject matter experts across various organizational functions for Project Startup
Gather project requirements and develop project Playbooks and SOPs
Obtain requirements for Bill of Materials (BOM) development
Gather rollout schedule and document SLA requirements
Drive all project requirements such as project changes, product lead time, rollout requirements, and inventory planning through IntelliPlan.
Define, track and report on specific measurable outcomes for projects
Define inventory requirements based on schedule and work with Supply Chain on lead time and schedule of inventory arrival
Responsible for all aspects of project billing including services.

Client Support

Build strong relationships with customer operations stakeholders. Be the main point of contact for customer operational requirements.
Schedule internal and external daily/weekly cadence meetings regarding project status and changes
Obtain client schedule and deployment signoff
Manage deployment and schedule changes, adjust schedule and inventory changes accordingly in IntelliPlan
Coordinate invoicing of inventory according to contractual agreements (MSA, MISA, SOW)
Communicate changes with client and manage escalations as required
Gather reporting requirements and develop custom reporting as needed
Gather client requirements for ITAD and Depot projects and coordinate appropriate setup
Manage scope changes and develop Project Change Requests (PCR) based on client requirements, including additional costs and SLA definitions. Limit scope creep.

Inventory Planning via IntelliPlan

Complete project toolkit for IntelliPlan
Input project deployment schedule and BOM requirements into IntelliPlan
Ensure product lead times are loaded and maintained by Supply Chain
Ensure product availability in accordance to schedule; monitor schedule in IntelliPlan
Coordinate deployment rollout with TSC for TSC readiness against schedule
Manage and communicate schedule changes, adjust schedule and inventory changes accordingly in IntelliPlan
Gather stock standards requirements and input forecast into IntelliPlan

Inventory Management

Define product standards and forecast requirements in coordination with the... For full info follow application link.

At Zones, we don’t just acknowledge diversity, we make it the foundation of how we conduct business and how we support our employees and communities. Zones is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Corporate Plus member of the Northwest MSDC (Minority Supplier Development Council). We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.