Integration and Specialty Project Support bei Valcourt

Description

Position Overview: This position is for an execution-minded team player who excels in cross-functional business integration support. The ideal candidates will be accountable for working closely with the business and other functional teams to ensure the success of all business integrations projects within the Waterproofing division.  The candidate will also become involved in support planning for other special projects focused on business optimization and harmonization.

Key Responsibilities:                             

1. Full time integration management responsibility for any type of branch integration work associated with Valcourt combination activities or new acquisitions in the Waterproofing division.
2. Supports business optimization and harmonization of ERP systems and business process practices.
3. Works with Division and Branch functional teams to integrate businesses and or P&Ls while reporting on progress and challenges encountered during the integration process.
4. Make recommendations on how to best combine operations while minimizing disruption to customers and day to day operations.
5. Become knowledgeable on key business process activities and how those activities will change throughout an integration; communicate these changes well in advanced to avoid any type of operational disruption.
6. Facilitate any contract assignment activities associated with a business entity migration.
7. Track cross functional activities using a detailed action item register; holding groups accountable for missed deadlines or activities that are delayed.
8. Communicate progress with Business Operations and Division Operations leader.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business Management, or another technical field preferred
• 2 years relevant Vacourt IT or Finance experience; or 4 years of project management experience
• Contract/project execution and P&L management experience preferred
• Working knowledge of project management processes to include scheduling techniques,  change management, risk management and progress reporting methods
• Experience in business analysis and management of information systems; ability to set up meetings, memorialize and drive actions in a matrixed functionalized environment.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel/Access/Visio experience
• Superior written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• This position requires a highly motivated, self-starter who can work remotely when needed.  Should possess the ability to handle the daily requirements while being able to execute and communicate progress weekly
• Organization, presentation and communication skills are paramount; will have to conduct presentations and discussions weekly with Branch and Business Leadership
• Understand scheduling techniques, estimating, change management, risk management, and progress reporting methods
• Be able to demonstrate expert level experience on a personal computer and application software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
•  Superior written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience with building façade maintenance and window cleaning projects.
• Familiarity with industry regulations and safety standards.
• Bi-lingual (English, Spanish)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Office-based with regular site visits required.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, climb ladders and ability to work at heights.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to travel for extensive periods of time, including international where necessary (50% or greater)

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Divisional Operations Leader.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.