Planning Manager

Stericycle is now part of WM. To learn more about WM's acquisition of Stericycle,  CLICK HERE to read the press release.

I. Job Summary

Responsible for measuring, designing, implementing, training and deploying business operating plans within assigned Regions, Districts and Locations - Improvement initiatives as assigned and dictated by business need.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Support and ensure that the projects and initiatives are planned and delivered to the outcomes. This includes:
• Develop and implements project governance including project change management.
• Manage a central depository of different templates and tools that are approved for effective project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with project initiatives, captures, and tracks including their specific financial impact/Strategic value contributions.
• Provide the roll up of our executive reporting tools and ensures they are delivered on-time and accurate.
• Effectively manage and maintain project risks and issues and following escalation procedures.
• Develop efficiencies in project delivery.
• Implement and monitor KPI’s for project performance.
• Manage potential multi-million-dollar projects including but not limited to facility and equipment moves etc.
• Develop, manage and communicate project integration office needs where there are cross functional dependencies.
• Responsible for numerous deliverables including, Scope definition, Planning, Resource identification/allocation, Gate reviews, Delivery, and overall quality of deliverables.
• Project Planning
• Lead the coordination to define the requirements and scope for strategic projects.
• Schedule tasks, deadlines, and key milestones to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Looks for ways to mitigate resource constraints and other risks, associated with the timeline.
• Project Reporting
• Meets with business sponsors on a regular basis to communicate project progress and discuss issues.
• Resolves issues with the appropriate level of management.
• Effectively manages “scope creep” by building consensus about the necessity to change the original project plan.
• Goals
• Meets Industrial Engineering and Organizational goals
• Partner with Leaders to roll out centralized procedures globally
• Other related duties as required or requested.

III. Qualifications 

Preferred Qualifications 

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• (accredited) in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or other related field
• equivalent in related work experience, demonstrating strong organizational and change management skills
• or more years of relevant business or project management experience
• LEAN or Process Improvement Implementation experience in a multi-site setting

IV. Physical Requirements

Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.☒ Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.

V. Benefits 
At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 

 

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