Job Information
Chick-fil-A Sr. Project Lead, Financial Transformation in Atlanta, Georgia
Overview
The Sr Project Lead role provides overall leadership of the project management capability on the team by setting vision, defining strategy, and developing and executing tactics to deploy project management services. This role may serve as project manager on Financial Services initiatives; as well as oversee the work of external contractors who serve as project managers on significant Financial Services/Financial Strategy initiatives. This role will engage with third party vendors to identify and select service providers, negotiate rates, oversee onboarding of contractors, manage contractors, and select and terminate contractors. This role provides a high level of autonomy and requires a high degree of communication, collaboration, facilitation, and organizational planning skills to meet shared objectives for the department.
Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community.
Responsibilities
Set 3-year vision, define strategy, and create and execute tactics for Project Management capability within Financial Transformation.
Oversee capability services fully autonomously, including:
scoping & requirements gathering
strategy & resourcing needs
project plan design, development & delivery
project team(s) alignment, support and communication
project management education & advisory
Manage the selection and oversight of external project management vendors
Plan and direct projects and project managers for significant Financial Services initiatives
Create and maintain self-serve/on demand project management resources to support various levels of project management services to the department
Adapt work as required to meet project deadlines
Work with financial stakeholders across the business (e.g. DTT, Legal) to set project management strategy for projects
Conduct project reviews and create status reports for Financial Services leadership
Define and capture measurements of success for project management capability
Minimum Qualifications
Strong collaboration skills
Ability to work autonomously
Strong organizational and planning skills
Financial acumen
Experience facilitating and managing multiple deadlines and business partners
Proven capacity in building relationships within diverse organizational areas
Self-motivation with high level of initiative
Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility
Ability to deal with ambiguity and change in a dynamic business environment
Detail orientation with problem-solver mindset
Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Project management/scrum master certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Project Management Major and/or PMP (or equivalent) Certification
Minimum Years of Experience
4
Travel Requirements
5%
Required Level of Education
Bachelor's Degree
Preferred Level of Education
N/A
Job FunctionAccounting/Financial Services
Position TypeExperienced Professionals
Requisition ID2024-17409
Posting Location : LocationUS-GA-Atlanta