Senior Lead Project/Change Manager

$117,300 - $195,500/Yr

Cox Enterprises, LLC - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Manager

Atlanta, GA

10,001+ employees

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About the position

Cox Enterprises is a privately-owned communications, media, and automotive services company with over $20B+ in annual revenue and 45k+ employees. The company has a proud 125-year history of building industry-leading businesses that are rooted in its mission to leave the world in a better place for the next generation. The Internal Consulting team at Cox Enterprises is committed to leveraging external research and internal analysis to drive continuous improvement across Cox's businesses. The Senior Lead Project Manager will play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives and ensuring the successful execution of complex projects. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, action-oriented, and delivery-focused, capable of managing multiple objectives, projects, timelines, and deliverables simultaneously. They will have a proven ability to establish project plans and milestones for large, complex projects, as well as manage success measurements that ensure optimal business outcomes and high stakeholder satisfaction. As a domain expert with strong business acumen, the candidate will develop and execute project plans that ensure successful enterprise program implementation, quickly understanding the nature and interdependencies of the organization’s divisions, departments, and functions to contribute to effective business strategies and tactics. This role requires a strategic thinker who can create strong, ongoing relationships with multiple stakeholders and end-user groups, becoming a trusted partner and influential advisor on change management issues. The Senior Lead Project Manager will deliver strategic change plans that drive change adoption, enhance employee experience, and ensure sustainable outcomes for the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large, complex enterprise projects requiring multiple workstreams and functional teams.
• Ensure project plans are appropriately integrated with other projects being led by the Enablement team and other projects, programs, and business as usual efforts in the business.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and timelines.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, task assignments, dependencies and critical path, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Utilize change management methodologies and tools in developing change strategies and tactics, including communications, stakeholder engagement, and training.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and proactively identify and address project risks and issues.
• Conduct regular project status meetings, provide project updates to stakeholders, and ensure effective communication and collaboration among project team members.
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of change enablement strategies to drive adoption, sustainment, and compliance with new processes, technology, and other initiatives executed.
• Facilitate project post-mortem evaluations to capture lessons learned and identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Stay up to date on industry trends and best practices in project management, using it to inform project management strategies and drive continuous improvement, consistency, and efficiency across projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 8 years of experience in program or project management for enterprise-level programs or projects.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional work teams and influencing outcomes through indirect people leadership.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex projects and delivering them on time and within budget.
• Advanced project management skills and proficiency in related methodologies, tools, and software, including change management frameworks.
• Proven ability to influence and gain buy-in from senior executives and key stakeholders through compelling communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing projects using Scrum or other Agile frameworks.
• Experience in mediating conflicts and negotiating solutions with internal and external partners to ensure project success.
• Ability to mentor junior project managers and foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation policy allowing employees to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties and the company's needs.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for personal or family wellness.
• Additional paid time off for bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, parental leave, and COVID-19 vaccination leave.