Project Manager

About the role

The purpose of this role and job function is to manage multiple key client projects of varying levels of complexity, and is responsible for planning and overseeing all aspects of projects to ensure they are completed on time and within budget and scope. The Project Manager is a self-starter, able to work independently, to work under pressure, to work cross-functionally within the organization to accomplish objectives and is results oriented. Is driven to completion on schedule, is profit-minded and dedicated. Displays exemplary ethics and business conduct and possesses outstanding interpersonal, organizational, time management, and follow up skills. Has exceptional and strong project management skills, with experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the daily project(s) workflow to ensure timely delivery of a quality product in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
• Help plan and manage production shifts scheduling, including overtime as needed.
• Collaborate with management on production planning & schedules and priorities to meet production goals, and coordinating with the Supply Chain Planner.
• Is on the production shop floor to ensure resource allocation, including materials and labor, to optimize production.
• Is on the production shop floor to coordinate workflow between different production units and departments.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve production shop floor related issues and address any operational and/or workflow problems.
• Facilitates communication between production teams and management, including executives.
• Makes effective decisions when presented with multiple options for progress with the project.
• Manage resources in an effective and efficient manner.
• Serve as a point of contact to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
• Motivate people involved in the project to complete tasks on time.
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field from a four-year accredited college or university and five years’ related project management experience in a relevant line of work with increasing responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, Projects in Controlled Environments (PRINCE2) Certification and/or Business Value-Oriented Principles (BVOP) Certification is a plus.

Skills

• Proven working experience in technical project management, coordinating with internal and external clients to achieve milestones.
• Knowledge of various project management methodologies (e.g., agile/scrum).
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively.
• Time management skills.
• Cost and risk management skills.