Project Manager, Transformation (Mars Veterinary Health)

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As part of the Mars Petcare family of businesses Mars Veterinary Health is a global network of veterinary practices made possible by 75000 Associates who care for millions of pets across nearly 3000 clinics in more than 20 countries each year. We are committed to leveraging our reach to make a long-term positive impact on people pets and the planet and know our Purpose A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with the people who care for them. We strive to offer unparalleled veterinary care for pets by first and foremost enabling and empowering our Associates to do what they love whether in primary specialty and emergency care or management and leadership.

This role requires associates to work out of a MVH North America hub location Vancouver WA Santa Monica CA New York NY

Why This Role Matters:

The Project Manager Transformation plays a crucial role in the successful planning execution and completion of transformation projects across Mars Veterinary Health. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills and the ability to effectively partner and coordinate with cross-functional and cross-banner teams and vendors. They will partner with the Strategic Reinvention Office PMO in driving the complete life cycle of complex projects including approvals planning risk identification & mitigation to ensure delivery of projects on time with high quality.

You Will:

• Live and exemplify the Five Principles of Mars Inc. within self and team.
• Manage the work plan and track progress for multiple projects and initiatives including following up with the team to ensure periodic updates (e.g. daily bi-weekly etc.).
• Develop project scopes and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Deliver on projects and initiatives to agreed scopes budgets and timetables.
• Prioritize project resources contractors cost and timelines according to plan to ensure on time and within budget delivery.
• Remove impediments to team progress either directly or by partnering with the SRO PMO to find the right Associate or team to remove the impediment.
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems tools techniques and existing SRO measures. Make appropriate recommendations based on results.
• Continuously identify track and bring to resolution project/program risk issues actions and decisions assessing their impact and elevating to key stakeholders and leadership to guarantee project/program deliverables are met.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with cross-functional and cross-banner partners and stakeholders. Partner with SRO PMO as necessary to manage the relationship with upper leadership.
• Create and possibly present project communication visuals to sponsors leaders and other key stakeholders for each phase of the project as well as weekly status reports (or on the cadence contracted with sponsors and SRO PMO. Create collate and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Partner with change management and communications resources.
• Identify and anticipate the need for conflict resolution between project team members facilitate conflict resolution and rapidly escalate to SRO PMO if resolution requires further intervention.
• Help the team to continually evolve the process seeking improvements and greater efficiency.
• Other job duties as necessary.

Your Experience Should Include:

• A minimum of 5 years of related experience with 3 years of experience managing projects.
• Bachelors degree is preferred in Business Administration (with or without a health focus) Health Administration/Management Communication Psychology Sociology Informatics or Health Information Management or a combination of education training and experience to provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.
• Required: Experience working with geographically distributed teams working across several time zones.
• Required: Experience working with large scale multi-team projects.
• Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Required: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders including senior management.
• Required: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to identify and address project issues and risks effectively. Ability to make informed decisions and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Required: Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize tasks manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Required: Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements priorities and technologies. Ability to thrive in dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Preferred: PMP PgMP CAPM and/or comparable project management certifications.
• Preferred: Previous Mars Veterinary Health experience.

Salary Range: $90300.00 - $169312.50

Compensation is determined based on education experience and other relevant credentials. Our salary ranges are determined by role level location and market competitiveness.

Does this sound like you Want to join an organization that values Quality Efficiency Responsibility Mutuality and Freedom Apply today to be considered and join us to advance our mission to create A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive salary with paid time off & holidays so you can spend time with the people you love.

• Medical dental and vision insurance for you and your loved ones.

• Fertility and family-building assistance.

• Paid Parental leave.

• Practice Paid Basic Life Insurance.

• Practice Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability.

• Automatic enrollment 401(k) Savings Plan after 60 days of employment with generous company match.

• Commuter Benefits.

• Legal Plan.

• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account.

• Mental health support and resources.

• Paid Volunteering.

• Optimum Wellness Plans for up to three pets.

• Continuing Education allowance & MED hours for eligible positions.

• Student Debt Relief (for full-time DVMs).

• A Variety of discounts including Mars PetSmart Royal Canin fitness cellular and so much more.

Special Working Considerations:

• Ability to work at a computer for long periods of time.

• Must have mental processes for reasoning remembering mathematics and language ability (reading writing and speaking the English language) to perform the duties proficiently.

• Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form and to solve problems involving several variables.

• The noise level in the work environment is normally moderate.

• Environment where pets are present.

WE ARE A DRUG-FREE SMOKE-FREE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) strongly supports and values the uniqueness of all individuals and promotes a work environment where diversity is embraced. MVH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with disability. MVH complies with all applicable federal state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every MVH location.