Job Description:Introduction:At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.Summary:Senior Delivery Manager will be responsible for delivering multiple strategic efforts across various departments. This role will be a part of the Project and Portfolio Management organization and reports to the Director - Project and Portfolio Management.ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Using a hands-on and proactive approach to ensure that value is delivered - with full responsibility for all aspects of a project including managing milestones, identifying and tracking issues and risks, and driving the team to meet project goals.
Creating visibility into the project activities and milestones while balancing the desire to follow an agile and iterative software development process.
Partnering with other digital delivery groups to align ongoing efforts.
Contributing to the team by participating in solution definition and removing roadblocks.
Attaining full knowledge of the functional area and helps the project teams to focus on achieving desired business outcomes.
Surfacing challenges that require cross-team coordination or leadership intervention prior to them impacting scope, cost or the timeline.
Establishing a good cadence for communicating outside the team including conducting effective meetings for the given audience by managing the agenda, running the meeting and communicating/tracking follow-ups.
Establishing strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders.
Helping the team in identifying development opportunities and challenging the team to actively work on improving their performance.
Managing budgets, forecasts and vendor teams; Coordinates vendor selection and contracting.
Ensuring alignment of project objectives with the overall IT strategy and roadmap.
Ensures project or framework-specific governance is implemented.
80% Project delivery Management10% Coaching and managing other PLs/PMs10% Perform other duties as assigned including organizational improvement activities
Under This Roof, We Require
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field or relevant experience
10+ years of managing initiatives in digital environment preferably in a manufacturing area
Must have experience in applying traditional and agile frameworks that are best suited to the needs of the project to deliver value
Must have strong experience in managing large, complex projects
Training and certifications in traditional project management and/or agile methodologies is preferred
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Strong Decision Making, Collaboration, conflict management, facilitation and delegation skills
Excellent experience in dealing with C-level executives
Can coach other project managers and business team members in applying the right methodology
Ability to juggle multiple priorities with competing deadlines
Ability to drive deliverables through completion and hold team members accountable for their work
Ability to identify potential risks and provide proactive mitigations
Technical knowledge/skills
Advanced knowledge of IT standards, policies and procedures
Advanced knowledge of Traditional and Agile frameworks
Advanced knowledge of Tools for Managing and Reporting team progress
Proficient working with technology platforms
Job / General knowledge/skills
Positive can-do attitude, solutions-oriented and willingness to extend beyond day-to-day project manager responsibilities
Strong ability in Problem Solving, Forward-Thinking, Influencing Stakeholders
Strong Adaptability and Sense of ownership
Strong ability to Build Relationships and Credibility with Management
Strong Ability to Influence and Drive Cross-Functional Decisions and Initiatives
Leadership/Supervision
Minimal to no Supervision and Oversight required
Adherence to Performance review and Goal setting process
Strong ability to provide feedback and apply feedback received to improve performance
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) CA Privacy Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice)With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most.