Project Leader I

Job Summary

About the role

The Project Leader I manages project feasibility, flow, and deadlines for new and enhanced product development initiatives under the direction of the Senior Project Leader. This role coordinates cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget, aligning with strategic goals and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and understand detailed tooling and product drawings.
• Knowledge of sales/marketing, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience in motivating and leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational and analytical problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Mitigate and escalate risks appropriately.
• Customer-focused with a collaborative, win-win mindset.
• Proficient with project management software and planning techniques.
• Able to travel domestically and internationally as required.
• Demonstrated Technical Skills: New-product development using injection-molding processes and manufacturing best practices.
• Leadership Skills: Developed team-building capabilities, effective decision-making skills (strategic thinking, problem solving, decisiveness).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Engineering required.
• 3-5 years project management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Experience interacting with clients.
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes, injection molding and prototyping processes preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead product development projects.
• Participation in client meetings.
• Document scope and assess work complexity.
• Conduct risk assessments and generate reports.
• Lead project planning, define deliverables, and estimate timing.
• Lead cross-functional team performance.
• Provide plant support for pilot and production activities.
• Execute tactical plans under guidance of Senior Project Leadership.
• Recommend and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing departmental efficiency.

Skills

• Project management software and planning techniques.

Benefits

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Pay

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Company Information

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.