Assistant Project Management, Smartsheet Systems Specialist

Job Family: Electrical Products

Req : 491967

Position Title: Assistant Project Management, Smartsheet Systems Specialist

Location: Peachtree Corners, GA (Remote)

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The Project Management Digital Tools Specialist will be instrumental in driving continuous process improvement and fostering a culture of efficiency within our Project Management department. This pivotal role involves a deep dive into understanding the evolving needs and challenges faced by our project managers, coupled with proactive research and evaluation of cutting-edge tools, technologies, and methodologies available in the market. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative solutions to enhance project predictability, streamline workflows, and maximize overall project success in Smartsheet and other related tools.

• Process Identification & Analysis: Collaborate closely with project managers across various teams to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process optimization throughout the entire project lifecycle, from initiation to closure.
• Market Research & Tool Evaluation: Continuously research, evaluate, and pilot new project management software, collaboration tools, automation platforms, and methodologies to identify best-fit solutions for the department’s needs.
• Solution Design & Implementation: Design, develop, and implement innovative process improvements and tool integrations that enhance project planning, execution, monitoring, reporting, and stakeholder communication.
• Performance Measurement: Define, track, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to project efficiency, on-time delivery, resource utilization, and budget adherence, using data-driven insights to inform further improvements.
• Adoption & Training: Facilitate workshops, create documentation, and provide ongoing training and support to ensure the successful adoption and effective utilization of new processes and tools by the project management team.
• Continuous Learning & Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the project management community, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare and present comprehensive reports on process improvement initiatives, their impact, and future recommendations to project management leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Proactive Problem Solving: The continuous analysis of processes and tools allows for the identification and resolution of systemic issues before they escalate, preventing common project pitfalls.
• Streamlined Workflows: The individual will identify bottlenecks, redundant steps, and manual tasks, then design and implement more efficient processes, leading to faster project execution.
• Optimized Tool Utilization: By researching, implementing, and integrating the right tools, project managers can automate routine tasks, improve collaboration, and access real-time data, freeing them up for higher-value activities.
• Reduced Administrative Burden: Less time spent on manual reporting, data entry, or navigating cumbersome systems means more time focused on actual project leadership.
• Reduced Frustration: By removing process roadblocks and providing effective tools, the role reduces daily frustrations for project managers, improving job satisfaction.
• Focus on
  
  Core Competencies:
  
  With streamlined processes, project managers can dedicate more time to strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement, and team leadership, rather than administrative overhead.
• Culture of Continuous Improvement: The presence of this role embeds a mindset of ongoing refinement and innovation within the project management function.
• Internal consultant & change agent: In essence, this position acts as an internal consultant and change agent for the project management function, directly contributing to a more mature, efficient, and successful project delivery capability for the entire organization.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering or Information Technology.
• 1 plus years of experience in project management or project administration including application and concepts of Electrical…