Manager, Project Management Office

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At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®. We are currently seeking a Manager, Project Management Office to join our team.

Your Role at Batesville:

As a Manager, Project Management Office, you will be responsible for managing and leading a range of technical strategic projects while adhering to established organizational project management practices. This individual will be responsible for managing and directing the activities of the project management team to achieve on-time project completion and adherence to standard processes and methodologies. This position will partner with internal and external teams to design and architect and implement and/or support our technology solutions utilizing structured methodologies, key performance indicators, and industry standards as well as is responsible for the short and long-term portfolio roadmap for the IT function in support of the overall company strategy and objectives. 

How You’ll be Rewarded: 

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• Competitive pay
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You’ll Do:

• Manage project management office resources for all projects while providing proactive consultation on all phases and processes of the project lifecycle.
• Continuously streamline and improve all processes related to project management functional excellence.
• Manage and lead a wide range of technology projects while adhering to established organizational project management practices.
• Assist with analysis, prioritization, and vendor engagement on system strategies, upgrades, program interrelationships and roadmaps.
• Assist with managing the project portfolio by partnering with the business to identify, justify, and prioritize future strategic initiatives.
• Partners with internal and external teams to design and architect and implement and/or support our technology solutions utilizing structured methodologies, key performance indicators and industry standards.
• Assists with defining and implementing the project management office standards and processes to ensure alignment to business policies and strategies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S./B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Information Technology; and a minimum of 7 years related project management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in project management.
• Advanced experience defining project objectives, scope, risks, timelines, metrics, issues, documentation, and project meetings for small to medium technical projects.
• Advanced experience managing project resources to facilitate completion of projects within budget and timelines.
• Intermediate experience with system development life cycle (SDLC).
• Intermediate understanding and application of enterprise systems architectures.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Applications.
• Intermediate experience with portfolio management.
• Advanced analytical acumen with the ability to translate data, to insights, to action.
• Intermediate experience leading medium to large-size cross-functional projects.
• Intermediate understanding of technical concepts and principles.
• Advanced communication skills.
• Intermediate presentation skills.

Nice To Haves:

• Expert experience with system development life cycle (SDLC).
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• PMP® certification.
• Financial acumen necessary to prepare and maintain project budgets and resources.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Expert project management experience.
• Advanced experience with portfolio management.
• Expert analytical acumen with the ability to translate data to insights, to action.

Physical Requirements: 

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 25 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.

 

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Join the Batesville family and apply today! 

Who We Are: 

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love.® With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions. 

At Batesville, our associates are our strongest asset. We strive to attract, hire, and develop the best and brightest to ensure our place in the future. Batesville has a strong culture of achievement, which is underpinned by these five core values:

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart: 

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be. 

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement. 

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success. 

We Have Fun! We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization. 

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.  

DISCLAIMER: The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.