Project Manager, Project Evolution at Herc Rentals Inc

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Founded in 1965, Herc Rentals is one of the leading equipment rental suppliers in North America with trailing twelve month total revenues of nearly $3.3 billion as of September 30, 2024. Herc Rentals' parent company, known as Herc Holdings Inc., listed on the New York Stock Exchange on July 1, 2016, under the symbol "HRI." Herc Rentals serves customers through approximately 439 locations and has approximately 7,700 employees in North America.

Short Description

The Project Manager is responsible for successful administration and management of the delivery of projects within Herc Rentals while ensuring conformance of the project delivery process. Project Managers work collaboratively across all IT Architecture and Business domains as well as with external service providers to develop and/or improve the underlying services using industry best practices and Herc Rentals technology standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver projects to completion through waterfall and/or agile (scrum) methodology
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, BA's, end users, IT and suppliers and manage their expectations as well as ensure their accountability
• Collaborates with our vendors and internal IT and business resources to create business and technical design specifications for implementation of solutions
• Manage all stakeholder expectations as to project scope, schedule and cost.
• Report regularly on the status of the journey and identify, raise and resolve issues quickly and completely
• Full project accountability: from managing the change to budgeting and building a team with the right skills to deliver the change
• Perform the overall day-to-day management of multiple projects to confirm that project objectives are achieved within time/cost/quality constraints.
• Develop, maintain and effectively execute project plans throughout the life of the assigned project(s) which define activities, sequence, dependencies, work effort, duration and associated resource requirements.
• Plan and manage internal and external project communications, to make certain of effective exchange of project information, status, issues, risks, and deliverables.
• Complete all necessary documentation for reporting the status of projects and explaining any variances.
• Facilitate regular standup meetings with the various project teams, guarantee good information sharing and communication exists within each team.
• Perform management of the risks of the project, including the development of contingency plans. Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.
• Ensure all groups are adequately consulted and are satisfied with each deliverable as it effects their specialist area

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience as a Project Manager within the IT function
• 3+ years' experience Project Management software delivery/implementations within a global organization
• Demonstrated knowledge of current tools and techniques of project management
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with great attention to detail
• Comprehensive understanding and experience of both waterfall and agile software development approaches
• Holder of a PMI qualification (PMP, PgMP) - Preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent experience required.

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Problem-solving and analytical skills are a must
• Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and projects in a demanding environment
• Proficient at developing and delivering presentations with excellent meeting management skills
• Ability to manage senior stakeholder expectations
• Ability to work to deadlines and under own initiative as part of a dynamic team
• Proficient with of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project
• Requires strong leadership and proactive issue and risk management.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify problems, make decisions, create solutions and take action

Compensation Data

$110,000 - $120,000

Req #: 59190

Please be advised that the actual salary offered for any position is subject to the company's sole discretion and may be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, location, and overall fit for the role.

Herc Rentals values its employees and provides excellent compensation and benefits packages which are not limited to the following.

Keeping you healthy

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Life and disability insurance

Flex spending and health savings accounts

Virtual Health Visits

24 Hour Nurse Line

Healthy Pregnancy Program

Tobacco Cessation Program

Weight Loss Program

Building Your Financial Future

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Life & Work Harmony

Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacations, Sick Days)

Paid parental leave.

Military leave & support for those in the National Guard and Reserves

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adoption Assistance Reimbursement Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

Protecting You & Your Family

Company Paid Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Company Paid Disability Insurance

Supplemental Disability Insurance

Group Legal Plan

Critical Illness Insurance

Accident Insurance

Herc does not discriminate in employment based on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, disability, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, political affiliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.