Operations Project Managers

About the role

HARTING Technology Group is hiring Operations Project Managers to join our expanding team at our Elgin, IL facility. As a key driver of our infrastructure growth, you will spearhead industrial capital projects from initial groundbreaking to full operational launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage low to moderate complex projects that hold strategic relevance for HARTING. (e.g. B-/C projects) using both classic and agile methodologies, in accordance with the GPMO-Operations Standard (incl. risk management, stakeholder management, project communication etc.)
• Collaborate with the Project Sponsor to define clear project objectives within established framework conditions.
• Frequent monitoring and steering of project schedule, budgets and resources to ensure successful deliveries in accordance with project objectives.
• Frequent reporting of the project status to key stakeholders, including Regional and Global PMO Operations Team, Project Sponsor and Steering Committees as needed.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional project teams with the necessary skills and competencies to achieve project goals.
• Accurately track time (working hours) by all project team members in compliance with GPMO-Operations guidelines.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of the GPMO-Operations Standard by providing feedback to the Regional and Global PMO Operations Team.
• Utilize the designated project and portfolio management software tools as defined by the GPMO-Operations Standard.
• Report the project status using the BI Tool (part of the GPMO-Operations Standard).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or comparable specialized training preferred.
• Note: Extensive relevant experience and proven expertise may substitute for the required degree.
• 3+ years experience in Industrial Engineering preferred.
• Capacity Expansion experience is a plus.
• Classic & Agile Project Management experience.
• Project/Portfolio Management Software Tools experience.
• BI Tools experience.

Skills

• Highly driven to lead and manage projects.
• Experience in project management methodologies.
• Ability to assemble and lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project and portfolio management software tools.
• Experience with BI tools.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $80,000 - $100,000 (commensurate with experience, subject to change dependent on physical location).
• 5% discretionary annual bonus.
• 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max).
• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from.
• Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee.
• Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy.
• 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!