Job Description

Project Manager –Contract Tariff Compliance and Implementation

Location: Indianapolis

Employment Type: Contract

About the Company:

Our client is a multi-billion-dollar publicly held organization committed to operational excellence and innovation. We are seeking a highly skilled Project Management Professional (PMP) to drive the success of all tariff-focused projects. This role will play a critical part in ensuring compliance with international trade regulations and optimizing business processes related to tariffs across global supply chains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tariff Project Leadership: Lead, plan, and execute tariff-related projects, including compliance initiatives, tariff classification reviews, duty optimization strategies, and government audits.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams such as legal, supply chain, finance, and government affairs to align project objectives with organizational goals.
• Strategic Planning: Develop project roadmaps, timelines, budgets, and resource plans, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to tariff structures, global trade regulations, and customs compliance. Establish protocols for addressing changes in tariffs or trade policies.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Utilize data analytics tools to monitor the financial impact of tariffs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and generate KPI reports throughout the project lifecycle.
• Change Management: Drive the adoption of new processes or systems related to tariff compliance, ensuring consistency and engagement across global teams.
• Technology Integration: Ensure seamless integration of ERP systems, trade compliance software, and relevant technologies to enhance efficiency in managing tariff projects.
• Communication: Provide regular updates to leadership teams and stakeholders regarding project progress, challenges, and resolutions.
• Regulatory Expertise: Stay updated on international trade laws, tariff modifications, customs regulations, and industry best practices to ensure full compliance.

Qualifications:

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Additional certifications such as Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), PMI-ACP (Agile), or PRINCE2 preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, International Trade, or a related field. Advanced degrees (e.g., MBA) are a plus.
• Experience:
• Minimum of 7 years of experience successfully managing complex projects in global organizations.
• Experience in tariff compliance, international trade, or customs-related projects is highly desirable but not required.
• Skills:
• Expertise in agile project management frameworks (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and trade compliance management systems.
• Ability to manage large-scale cross-border regulatory initiatives with high-level attention to detail.

Preferred Attributes:

• A strategic thinker with the ability to connect regulatory requirements to business priorities and execute with precision.
• A collaborative problem-solver who thrives in dynamic global environments.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels and an executive level Board presence.

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