Project Manager

At District Photo, our employees are the heart of our company. We are seeking a Project Manager in our Beltsville factory.Ensure all your application information is up to date and in order before applying for this opportunity.Purpose of the roleThis role sits with the PMO team of the IT Department whose purpose is to successfully initiate, plan, design, execute, monitor, control and close assigned projects for the DPI group. The department is aligned with IT projects, however, will often support the wider DPI business in delivering change projects and programmes. Through growth in demand this new role is needed to work on initially a transformation project to replace our order management and shipping business rules system. As well as supporting the business through its adoption of ProjectKey responsibilities & tasks· Lead the planning and implementation of project· Facilitate the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables· Define project tasks and resource requirements· Develop full scale project plans· Assemble and coordinate project staff· Manage project budget· Manage project resource allocation· Plan and schedule project timelines· Track project deliverables using appropriate tools· Provide direction and support to project team· Quality assurance· Constantly monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders· Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions· Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs· Project evaluations and assessment of resultsBenefits401K, paid vacation, paid holidays, sick and safe leave, life insurance, medical, dental, vision, and short/long term disability benefits.CultureAt DPI, our success is powered by our people and its client's satisfaction ratings. Our culture allows employees to be engaged, empowered, and rewarded. We are a diverse and inclusive company who seeks to expand our brand by hiring collaborative individuals who think outside of the box. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our employees and visitors. Check us out, & qualificationsE = Essential· Critical thinking and problem-solving skills· Planning and organizing· Decision-making· Communication skills· Influencing and leading· Delegation· Team work· Negotiation· Conflict management· Adaptability· Stress toleranceD = Desirable· Manufacturing sector experience· Experience of working in a software development field· Project Management certification: (e.g. Prince2, Scum Master, SAFe Leader,Education· Degree educated preferableKey Skills· Qualification in project management or equivalent· Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management· Knowledge of project management techniques and tools· Direct work experience in project management capacity· Proven experience in people management· Proven experience in strategic planning· Proven experience in risk management· Proven experience in change management· Proficient in project management softwareBehaviouralShows respect and concern for othersFosters open and collaborative ways of workingHas a can do attitude in meeting challenges and resolving problemsHealth and Safety· Ensure the health, safety and well-being of all team members is protected by personal example· Foster a culture of safe working and risk awareness within the team· Escalate any safety related matters that cannot be resolved within the team· Engage with the risk assessment of line processes and team tasks, implementing and monitoring agreed countermeasures and mitigation plans to address identified risks· Maintain Visual Safety Management information boards in the line production areasThis document is designed for guidance only and is not exhaustive. Duties may change or be added and deleted to meet the changing requirements of the business.District Photo Inc.Founded in 1949 by Melvin Cohen as a small black & white photo lab, the business grew during the last half of the 20th century into a large wholesale photofinishing lab serving mid-Atlantic retailers and a national mail order film business. In the late 1990's under Neil Cohen's leadership, DPI acquired a photo business in the UK and has transitioned from a mid-Atlantic film developing lab to multiple state-of-the-art digital labs shipping millions of photos worldwide every day.Today, District is one of the largest variable data printing companies in the world as their facilities comprise over a million square feet of manufacturing space with a global reach that sets them apart in the digital printing market. With 7 production fulfillment facilities located in the United States (MD, PA, KY, AZ), England, the Czech Republic & Australia, District Photo is the leader in creating photo-based products as they deliver millions of prints, greeting cards, books, calendars, blankets, mugs, and other gift items yearly.Dept# XXXXPI81a0f466b1a6-35216-37084775

Created: 2025-03-06