Wesco

  • Contract
  • Anywhere

Des Moines, IA


As the Program Support Specialist, you will be responsible for global programs from initial concept through closeout. You will utilize tools, processes, and templates from the Program Management Office (PMO) to maximize sales results working directly with the Program Managers, Commercial Teams, our Customers, and the various internal organizations. You will report to the Director of Program Management and occasionally travel to a Wesco Anixter branch. There are additional opportunities for career advancement as the team continues to evolve and develop.

Responsibilities:

  • Provides support with project development from beginning to end
  • Assists in defining project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
  • Assists in developing full-scale project plans and associated communications documents
  • Effectively communicates project updates and progression to manager
  • Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals
  • Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost
  • May perform root cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action
  • Drafts and submits budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes
  • May negotiate with other department managers for acquisition of required personnel
  • Determines and assesses need for additional staff or consultants and makes appropriate staffing adjustments during project cycle
  • Sets and manages project expectations with team members
  • Identifies and resolves issues and conflicts within project team
  • Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path
  • Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
  • Tracks project milestones and deliverables
  • May develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations
  • Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans

Qualifications:

  • High School Degree or equivalent experience required. Associate’s degree preferred.
  • 2 years required, 4 years’ experience preferred of directing work in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution .
  • Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods
  • Proven ability to manage processes to achieve objectives
  • Ability to build effective business relationships with other functional areas to best support mutual objectives
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to analyze workflow and processes to provide productive service to internal and external customers
  • Interpersonal, conflict management, and negotiation skills required
  • Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and product
  • Ability to learn, understand, and apply new technologies
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Good computer skills

WESCO International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“WESCO”), is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of WESCO to not discriminate against any job applicant or employee based on age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status or any other protected status. This policy includes but is not limited to the following: recruitment and employment, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, selection for training including apprenticeship, layoff, or termination.

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