As GCG continues to grow, we are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Strategic Transformation team to work closely with the Director of Integrations, SVP of Mergers and Acquisitions, and the executive leadership team on the execution of GCG’s strategic transformation efforts.

In this role, you will manage projects relating to organic growth execution, salesforce effectiveness, implementation of ESG practices, and other third-party projects. If you are looking to leverage and further build upon your consulting and project management expertise with a quickly evolving organization, apply now and learn how #wemakeconnectionspossible!

* This role offers a remote work arrangement however occasional travel to our Chicago headquarters would be required. 

What you'll do

• Define, manage, and deliver special strategic transformation projects that generate enterprise value for GCG, while satisfying stakeholder requirements and balancing competing schedule, budget, and scope constraints
• Work closely with GCG's Strategic Transformation office to mobilize, plan and execute against longer-term strategic transformation priorities
• Identify and define business questions and issues and develop strategic, analytical, and financial frameworks to drive business decisions
• Clearly and concisely communicate the implications of analysis and the execution plan to senior leaders and influence outcomes
• Continually refine best practices for execution based on learnings from prior projects
• Help build scalable processes and shape the "operating system" of GCG’s Transformation Office

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a business or quantitative field (e.g., finance, accounting, economics, etc.)
• 2-4 years’ experience in leading enterprise-wide strategic transformation efforts
• Previous experience working with cross-functional teams including finance, sales, and operations
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and proven ability to work effectively with all organizational levels
• Willingness to travel as required

What we offer

• Competitive base salary and annual bonus based on company and individual performance
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more
• PTO plan with company paid holidays
• 401K with employer contribution
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

About the company

At GCG, We Make Connections Possible through a nationwide network of facilities providing the wire, cable, automation and associated products that ensure connections among families and friends, co-workers and customers, and the industrial equipment used across the county.  Serving a wide variety of industries, our experienced teams are Service-oriented, Responsive, and Values-Focused. 

GCG is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person.

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