Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Review projects and disseminate key information to appropriate personnel, ensuring orders are released and necessary items are purchased.
• Cook up coordination with outside vendors and internal departments to ensure all items are positioned appropriately and on schedule.
• Analyze and interpret project data to identify risks, inefficiencies, and trends that impact timelines and budgets.
• Maintain data accuracy in project tracking systems, identifying inconsistencies or bad data and taking corrective action.
• Proactively update the status of projects and associated tasks with appropriate personnel (Sales, Production, Purchasing, Engineering, Design, Shipping, etc.) to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to customer specifications.
• Facilitate problem resolution both internally and externally while escalating issues appropriately.
• Communicate changes and requirements to clients and internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Work closely with Operations to obtain technical insights and resolve project challenges efficiently.
• Initiate and lead launch/kickoff meetings as needed with stakeholders (Design, Engineering, Project Management, Estimating, and Production).
• Provide strong customer service and build effective client relationships.
• Utilize data-driven insights to improve project tracking, reporting, and overall efficiency.
• Update information in internal systems with accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (business, engineering, data analytics, etc.) and 3-5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Experience working with data—proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data validation), ERP systems, or other database tools is preferred.
• Ability to identify and address inconsistencies in data, ensuring clean and actionable information for decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to use tact and diplomacy to foster teamwork while maintaining project timelines and budgets.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with strong attention to detail and accuracy.