As one of the fastest-growing and most exciting brands in the industry, Crash Champions is the largest founder-led multi-shop operator (MSO) of high-quality collision repair service in the U.S. The company, which also operates the growing Crash Champions LUXE | EV Certified brand of highline and luxury EV repair centers, services customers at more than 650 state-of-the-art locations in 38 states across the U.S. Crash Champions was founded in 1999 as a single Chicago repair center by industry veteran and 2023 EY Entrepreneur of the Year Midwest award winner Matt Ebert. For more than 25 years, our vision has been anchored by the belief that delivering superior collision repair service is about People First. Welcome to Crash Champions. We Champion People. 

JOB PURPOSE: We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing and simultaneously managing multiple complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. As a senior member of our project management team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and provide strategic and tactical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.  This is a HYBRID positions with 3 days in office in Westmont, IL.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Project Planning and Execution:  

• Champion the development of project charters by working with sponsors and stakeholders to identify the goals, scope, deliverables, team, overall timelines, and budgetary needs in support of projects.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining project tasks and task assignments to team based on the project Charter, including dependencies internal or external to the project.  Socialize project plans with the project stakeholders and the supporting project team members for approval and support of the project timeline identified.
• Review project plan progress throughout the course of the project to identify timeline issues.

Team Leadership: 

• Lead and inspire project teams, providing guidance and mentorship to junior project managers.

Stakeholder Communication: 

• Maintain transparent and effective communication with stakeholders and project sponsor(s), keeping them informed about project progress, risks, issues, and relevant changes.

Risk Management: 

• Identify and proactively address potential risks, implementing mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes with minimal disruptions.

Resource Allocation: 

• Efficiently allocate and manage resources to optimize project performance and meet organizational goals.

Quality Assurance: 

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards through thorough testing and validation processes.
• Factor in change management to successfully launch projects within the enterprise, including training and communication requirements.

Budget Oversight: 

• Manage project budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring financial goals are met.

Continuous Improvement: 

• Implement best practices, process improvements, and lessons learned from previous projects to enhance overall project management efficiency.

Collaboration: 

• Foster collaboration and teamwork across departments to achieve project objectives and promote a positive working environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business, or a related field; PMP certification is a plus.
• 7-10 years of proven experience as a project manager, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and guide teams.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically.
• Proficient in project management software and tools.
• Knowledge or experience within the automotive repair industry is a plus.

Additional Skills: 

The ideal candidate will have experience:  

• Using Azure Dev Ops, Smart Sheets, or other platforms used to manage projects and the application development lifecycle. 
• As a business analyst helping functional teams document requirements for new projects and application/product development
• With a variety of project management methodologies (waterfall, scrum, kanban)

Join our dynamic team and play a key role in driving the success of our projects and contributing to the overall growth of our organization. 

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. You may be asked by your supervisor or managers to perform other duties.  Your performance will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the job duties listed in this job description, as well as any job duties not specifically listed above that you may be asked from time to time to perform. The Company has the right to revise this job description at any time.

Crash Champions is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans’ status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements and annual updates:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with match
• Referral Bonus (“Cash From Crash”)
• 5 Paid Holidays

We are committed to providing competitive compensation for this role. The actual offer will be based on various factors, including but not limited to: job related knowledge, skills, experience, relevant certifications and qualifications.