PROJECT MANAGER - STRATEGIC PROJECTS (HYBRID - CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group USA - Charlotte, NC

Hiring: PROJECT MANAGER - STRATEGIC PROJECTS (HYBRID - CHARLOTTE, NC) Company: Compass Group USA Location: Charlotte, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:59:36 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords: Project Management, Enterprise Projects, Strategic Projects, Waterfall, Agile, Change Management, Stakeholder Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Digital Transformation, Process Improvement, Business Readiness, Matrix Environment Experience: - 3+ years' experience managing enterprise projects, particularly those involving an organization or full business unit change - Proven ability to define and execute change strategies - Proven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrix'd environment - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams Required Skills: - Define and execute project scope, goals and deliverables that support business needs - Build project teams (directly and indirectly) and actively coordinate team members to maximize productivity and project velocities - Implement and maintain Waterfall or Agile project plans as required to support project goals - Communicate progress, risks, and escalations appropriately at all levels of the organization, or multiple departments, and businesses - Collaborate and build relationships with all stakeholders - including senior executives, sponsors, business owners, and field operations - Create and maintain all project documentation pertinent to the project, including but not limited to, status reports, work plans, presentations, analysis, facilitation events - Adapt approach and project management methodology as needed to ensure project success - Identify opportunities for improvement and facilitate change, within a project, or Strategic Project teams - Enhance department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments - Seek personal growth by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations - Travel as needed (less than 25%) Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree required - 3+ years' experience managing enterprise projects, particularly those involving an organization or full business unit change - Proven ability to define and execute change strategies - Proven ability to influence and manage external resources in a highly matrix'd environment - Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams Compensation: Not specified Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!