Project Management Professional II

The Current Team is comprised of dynamic professionals who possess entrepreneurial spirit, know how to serve the customer and work collaboratively. Our team is focused on driving speed and simplification to enable big wins in the marketplace. The Project Manager (PM) is responsible for successful execution of defined project support tasks as allocated by the Director.

The Project Manager Lead will lead as the logistical interface for strategic Current customers and ensure that customer commitments are being met through Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) and Order-to-Remittance (OTR). The PM will work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Management, Quotes, Lighting Design, Commercial Services, and Supply Chain leaders to provide an exceptional service experience for Current's largest and highly valued customers.

This position can be located in any of our physical locations. (Hendersonville, NC, Greenville, SC, Christiansburg, VA, Round Rock, TX, Cleveland, OH). This role requires 4 days a week in the office with 1 day remote.

Essential Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of execution of a Key Account or from initial inquiry through warranty, ensuring all customer deliverables are completed on-time and within budget

Perform data analysis as required to improve processes and gain efficiencies

Identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks

Proactively monitor scope to ensure what was agreed to is delivered, unless changes are approved through scope management

Collect metrics to give a sense for how the project is progressing and whether the deliverables produced are acceptable both internally and externally

Maintain schedule to ensure work is assigned and completed per committed dates

Manage and coordinate customer, contractor and supplier interfaces

Establish and maintain project administrative files and records

Provide document control support for customer and supplier submittals

Monitor and analyze project financials (EBITDA)

Collect spend information and analyze project costs

Monitor progress and provide regular updates. Provide problem analysis and corrective action as needed Identify procedural weaknesses and help coordinate solutions

Maintain focus on process improvement. Based on areas of poor execution or intensive manual work/re-work...analyze root cause and work cross functionally to develop options and implement (plus document) the best solutions.

Provide program management to streamline project execution, enhance productivity, and drive standardization where appropriate. Utilize project management tools where appropriate.

Prepare information and presentations for regular reports and project status meetings; present information to customer, team and internal leadership as needed

Qualification Requirements

Bachelor's degree from 4-year accredited university

Prior experience with project-based work, customer fulfillment, and other commercial functions

Prior experience working with and presenting to large scale customers

Must be detail-oriented with superior organizational skills

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel

Ability to effectively interface with internal and external customers at multiple organizational levels, including Senior Leadership

Strong oral and written communication skills, including virtual and electronic communications

Desired Characteristics

MBA or equivalent

Previous experience working with Salesforce, SAP, QuickBase, and/or other Project Management platforms

Background in Continuous Lead (Enterprise Lean Sigma)

Previous work experience in a Supply Chain role

Understanding of basic contractual terms and conditions

Working knowledge of business and financial fundamentals

Prior experience and/or willingness to work virtually with team members that are not co-located

Ability to coach and train new team members

Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Compensation

The position has a compensation package inclusive of base, bonus (if eligible), benefits, 401k contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is $70,000-$90,000.

Benefits and Perks

The Highlights:

All around competitive culture where together we strive to:

Approach each day with a tenacious curiosity

Communicate openly and honestly- internally and externally

Work hard, take risks, fail fast…learn and move on

Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts

Empower and develop each other

We have an open and inclusive culture where you'll learn and grow through programs and resources like:

Quarterly company all employee meetings

Management and Leadership development

Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure

Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning

Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth

Our more standard benefits

Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work

Paid Company Holidays

A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance

401(k) retirement program with a fully vested immediate company match

Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations

Equal Opportunity Employer

Current is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com