Jobs · Information Technology · Kentucky

Associate Project Solutions Manager

FORTNA · Mount Washington, KY · 6 days ago
Information Technology$66k–$99k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Project Solutions Manager in the execution of project plans, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Maintain and update project documentation, status reports, and execution dashboards.
  • Track project milestones, identify potential risks or delays, and communicate updates to the project team.
  • Cook up order details between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure readiness for production.
  • Aid in managing changes to project scope, timelines, and materials as directed by leadership.

Cross-Functional Communication

  • Serve as a liaison between internal departments to ensure alignment on project priorities and requirements.
  • Facilitate the exchange of information between Manufacturing, Planning, and Customer-Facing teams.
  • Participate in regular project status meetings, capturing action items and following up on deliverables.

Execution Support

  • Aid in translating customer configurations and BOMs into production-ready plans.
  • Support material readiness and production tracking through ERP and scheduling systems.
  • Monitor order progress, identify constraints, and escalate potential issues to the Project Solutions Manager.
  • Contribute to quality checks and order accuracy reviews before release to manufacturing.

Process & Continuous Improvement

  • Support processing documentation and standardization initiatives within the Manufacturing Integration team.
  • Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements in order processing and communication flow.
  • Maintain accurate project records and assist in post-project reviews to capture lessons learned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Effective communication across technical and non-technical teams.
  • An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, schedules, and basic engineering documentation.
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and learning; demonstrates accountability and ownership.
  • Interest in manufacturing, project coordination, or operations management.

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
  • 1–3 years of experience in project coordination, production planning, or manufacturing support (internships or co-op experience acceptable).
  • Exposure to configurable product environments, material handling, or automation is a plus.
  • Familiarity with project management fundamentals or coursework (CAPM certification a plus).

Pay

The base salary range for this role is $66,100 to $99,200. This base salary range represents the low and high end of the base salary range for this position. Actual base salary offered will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and performance.

Travel Requirements

Up to 10% travel to manufacturing sites or customer locations as needed.

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