Operations Project Manager

Job Description

Operations Project Manager | WillScot

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at WillScot. The company is North America’s leading provider of complete temporary space solutions, helping customers across 260+ locations get flexible workspace and portable storage for their projects. This role is crucial for coordinating and streamlining operations-related projects, ensuring effective communication, and facilitating the seamless execution of tasks to support WillScot’s continued growth and efficiency. This position allows you to directly contribute to the company’s competitive advantage by improving operational effectiveness.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Mission: Coordinate and streamline operations-related projects, ensuring effective communication and the seamless execution of tasks.
• Tech Stack: Smartsheet, project management software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Centralized Operations Communications: Coordinate, develop, and disseminate combined operations communications with a standardized cadence, ensuring materials are clear, consistent, and align with organizational objectives.
• Training Calendar And LMS Roadmaps: Keep the online training calendar current and accurate, and upload and maintain up-to-date online Learning Management System (LMS) Roadmaps for all Operations Roles.
• Project Monitoring And Solutions: Monitor project timelines and milestones, identify potential bottlenecks, and propose effective solutions to ensure timely execution of operations-related tasks.
• Online Operations Hub Management: Maintain and organize the online Operations Hub containing training, process, policies, and all other documentation, ensuring accessibility and clarity of information for relevant stakeholders.
• PMO Operations Calls: Lead biweekly Project Management Office (PMO) operations calls with key leaders and stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and collaboration among team members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Experience: 2 years of proven experience in project management, preferably in operations; proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Skills: Strong organizational and communication skills; ability to analyze data and present insights; excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Bonus: PMP or PMO certification preferred.