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The Hertz Corporation Project Manager Real Estate in Des Plaines, Illinois
The Real Estate & Concessions Project Manager (RECPM) is responsible for providing support to the Real Estate and Properties & Concessions team in planning, leading, organizing the team’s strategic projects and report out results to stakeholders to achieve a high level of performance and quality in delivering support to strategic projects
A Day in the Life:
The RECPM will be responsible for managing a portfolio of projects in a fast-paced environment that will cross multiple business divisions
What You’ll Do:
Providing direct support to the Vice President, Real Estate & Concessions, and team
Leading and managing Real Estate & Concession support for the Company’s strategic initiatives
Consulting to help put in place the appropriate people, process, and tools and coaching members of the team as needed to optimize the efficiency of the team
In situations that require a hybrid Agile approach, using good judgment and skill to develop a project management approach that is suitable for planning and managing the effort to achieve the project goals within designated project constraints
Project Planning and Management – Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning for assigned projects.
Team Management – Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work; leveraging organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentoring and developing team members
Process Management and Improvement – Support the Real Estate & Concessions team to champion and effectuate ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for the department
Team building – Promote empowerment of the team, ensure that each team member is fully engaged in the project and making a meaningful contribution, and encourage a sustainable pace with high-levels of quality for the team
Reporting – Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate stakeholders as needed—escalating issues as necessary based on project work plans and soliciting input from stakeholders as needed
This position requires a high level of autonomy while retaining the ability to work in a collaborative environment
What We’re Looking For:
BA or BS or equivalent experience is required; MA or MS is a plus
Experience in implementing project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
Polished written and oral communication skills to address a wide variety of audiences
Experience overseeing multi-function project teams with at least 10-15 team members
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience presenting project status and constraints to C level executives on a weekly basis
Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs with the ability to establish/maintain high level of customer trust and confidence
Demonstrated resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations
Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience presenting project status and constraints to C level executives on a weekly basis
Creative approach to problem-solving with the ability to focus on details while maintaining the “big picture” view
What’s In It For You:
We expect the starting salary for this role to be around $100,000 commensurate with relevant work experience.
Up to 40% off the base rate of any standard Hertz Rental
Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental & Vision plan options
Retirement programs, including 401(k) employer matching
Paid Parental Leave & Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program for employees & family
Educational Reimbursement & Discounts
Voluntary Insurance Programs - Pet, Legal/Identity Theft, Critical Illness
Perks & Discounts –Theme Park Tickets, Gym Discounts & more
The Hertz Corporation operates the Hertz, Dollar Car Rental, Thrifty Car Rental brands in approximately 9,700 corporate and franchisee locations throughout North America, Europe, The Caribbean, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. The Hertz Corporation is one of the largest worldwide airport general use vehicle rental companies, and the Hertz brand is one of the most recognized in the world.
US EEO STATEMENT
At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.
Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.
EOE, including disability/veteran
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