Manager, Project Management and Office Operations

The Position: 

The Manager Project Management & Facilities is a goal-oriented organized professional responsible for project management of key initiatives for multiple finance teams and office management for the Overland Park Kansas office. The Manager Project Management & Facilities oversees a small team of coordinators responsible for administrative support of projects and office facilities.

Please note this is an in-office non-technical project management position.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management (65% of time)

• Develop administer and oversee projects and programs to assist in accomplishment of established goals for multiple finance teams ensuring deliverables are delivered on-time.
• Coordinate and lead planning sessions for project development and execution.
• Gather facts research issues analyze potential solutions compare alternatives in terms of cost time and availability of resources and recommend a course of action.
• Research evaluate and analyze data and processes; generate reports as requested.
• Implement project plans as designed; monitor project status and resource utilization and recommend changes to improve team effectiveness. Identify and eliminate blockers and potential risks.
• Participate in the development coordination and implementation of changes and improvements to management systems and procedures for the department including developing and maintaining SOPs.
• Manage staffing and other resources to maximize potential for successful execution of projects. Delegate project activities and duties in accordance with team members strengths and experience.
• Create detailed schedules project parameters and budget expectations.
• Measure project performance and progress throughout the duration of each project and effectively communicate updates to stakeholders.

Facilities (35% of time)

• Manage relationships with outside vendors and contractors for maintenance and office supply services.  Ensure all office equipment such as copiers printers etc. is in working order.
• Conduct a monthly walk-through of the facility and inspect every area of the building to identify potential issues with maintenance safety cleanliness and operational functionality. Report any maintenance issues requiring attention in the reception conference and break rooms.  Schedule and coordinate repairs for office equipment HVAC systems plumbing electrical issues and building infrastructure.
• Work with HR to ensure all required federal and state employment law posters are displayed prominently posted in designated areas and MSDS records are properly maintained.
• Oversee daily administrative and support tasks completed by coordinators such as receiving sorting and distributing incoming mail managing incoming and outgoing shipments form the office tracking inventory and office supplies coordinating deliveries and submitting timely invoices for payment of all office and facility related expenses.
• Ensure a smooth and welcoming onboarding process for new hires including scheduling and conducting tours ensuring proper system set-up and working with various managers to maintain seating chart for the office.
• Oversee the process of issuing maintaining and deactivating access badges for employees contractors and visitors to the office ensuring compliance with security protocols by accurately tracking badge information managing access levels and resolving any issues related to badge usage or system functionality
• Lead the Employee Engagement Committee with planning and organizing various work-related events within the office including team building activities luncheons company celebrations meetings and social gatherings ensuring a smooth and positive employee experience while adhering to budget constraints.
• Act as the liaison between our New York City and Overland Park offices communicating frequently with Executive Assistants and Executive Leadership regarding upcoming in person meeting needs and coordinating shipping supplies and conference materials as requested.

Qualifications :

Required Skills and Competencies:

• 2 years of previous experience managing various projects
• Ability to set and meet project deadlines while maintaining the highest standards. Strong organizational time management and multitasking skills with high attention to detail. Able to be flexible adapting to changes.
• The ability to identify and analyze problems create innovative solutions and make informed decisions to facilitate project success. Be a strategic logical thinker with the ability to spot errors and resolve queries identify and resolve problems and exhibit sound and accurate judgment.
• Utilize data analytical skills to analyze project goals complete risk analysis ongoing metrics and final results. Must be able to use Excel for data manipulation analysis and reporting as well as create PowerPoint slides to summarize the data.
• Ability to effectively communicate in a professional manner through various written and verbal channels including email power point face-to-face instant messaging phone calls text messages and video conferencing.
• Ability to build train and mentor teams identify the right tasks for each team member and delegate responsibilities accordingly.
• Ability to operate calmly under pressure meet deadlines and manage competing priorities. Comfortable and consistent with conflict resolution.
• Strong budget management to minimize project and facilities cost overruns.
• Consistently show up to work on time demonstrate reliability and commitment by adhering to the companys attendance policy including timely arrival and minimal absences.
• Follow instructions and respond to management direction. Work independently and as part of a team while maintaining a positive friendly and professional attitude be enthusiastic committed and determined.
• Ability to build rapport actively listen communicate effectively demonstrate empathy and foster positive connections with employees colleagues clients and visitors.
• Adhere to and fully adopt APFM values in all areas of the job.

Additional Information :

Compensation

• Base Salary: $70000 to $78000
• Benefits:
  • 401(k) plus match
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time