Project Manager I

Job description

Terms: 6 month contract-to-hire

***Not accepting C2C candidates at this time***

Project Manager I Job Summary:

The State Government Affairs Project Manager will report to the Sr. Director, State Government Affairs Administration and will be responsible for developing, managing, planning, monitoring, and reporting on key government affairs projects from conception through implementation. Performs a variety of tasks. Manages project details, data collection, reporting and communication to successfully drive project efforts.

Project Manager I Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:

• Plans, manages, and monitors projects from concept through implementation for projects
• Maintains and manages Government Affairs ARIBA Contracts, SharePoint and Smartsheet projects and metrics sharing sites, including entry of franchise key terms in RDM database; creates electronic records and maintains franchise data with accuracy and urgency; tracks and acts upon key milestones
• Supports Vice President and Director of Local Government Affairs and Franchising to develop and manage franchise renewal plans and maintain stores, audit and BDS trackers
• Maintains franchise fee checklist certifications
• Monitors franchise renewal workflow and makes timeline adjustments as needed for franchise renewal report
• Maintains franchise FCC 626 windows; provides 626 renewal window and 626 letter notifications to field team
• Responds to franchise compliance requests from legal, risk management and finance
• Generate reports, charts and spreadsheets to allow internal and external representatives to easily review local and state franchise information; develops and maintains a nonstandard notice database
• Maintains a catalogue of franchise files in compliance with Company record retention policies
• Supports Vice President, Legislative Affairs and Ethics to create libraries, folders, and trackers in SharePoint to upload required state lobbying compliance reports and other pertinent documents
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of all assigned projects and gains consensus from stakeholders to ensure successful implementation
• Establishes project management processes and methodologies to ensure assigned projects are delivered on time, within budget and meet high quality standards and Leadership expectations using the appropriate tools
• Meets with internal customers of an assigned project to provide status updates and reports and gather project-related feedback
• Responsible for handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Tracks costs and performance, service levels and other metrics required to ensure project goals and objectives are met
• Coordinates meetings for franchising team including coordinating bi-annual franchise training meeting; assists in preparation of franchise training modules
• Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple projects individually or with a team
• Must have a strong work ethic and a high level of confidentiality to ensure proper handling of sensitive information
• Serves as a liaison for internal/external customers, state and federal agencies and vendors
• Analyze and interpret data, legislation, regulation, contracts, franchises and legal documents
• Use personal computer and software applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Publishing, SharePoint, and Smartsheet)
• Performs other duties as requested
• About 3 years of related experience

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Benefits? Yes, provided by ettain group
• Visa Sponsorship? Not offered