Project Manager - Manufacturing Consultant

About the role

This position supports an engagement with client-specific security and export control requirements. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Lawful Permanent Residents (Green Card holders), visa holders, and other non-U.S. citizens are not eligible for this position.

Responsibilities

• Client-facing project oversight and leadership
• Maintain resource utilization against project budget and expected deliverables (scope)
• Compile and deliver clean, concise reports using standard Microsoft Office tools
• Collaborate with clients to determine appropriate KPIs to measure improvement activity
• Develop objective cost-benefit analysis to document and demonstrate clear ROI
• Monitor project performance, identify risks, and recommend countermeasures as necessary
• Maintain day-to-day client communications, and on-site activity, to ensure client satisfaction
• Actively engage as a Sr. Advisor in case delivery when project scope or staffing requires
• Actively seek additional opportunities to support clients outside of the existing scope of work
• Positively promote FTE's value proposition and services
• Support FTE Case Managers and Principals in building out project approach, staffing, and translating customer pain points into new business opportunities
• Determine project loading (how much) and staffing models (who) to support this approach
• Continuously work to develop, document, and improve FTE business processes and our approach and output for client casework
• Participate in annual business planning and internal project execution
• Participate in vetting of candidates seeking to join FTE's Core Team or Advisory Network

Requirements

• 10 - 20 years of diverse work experience as a manager within one or more of the following disciplines: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, Factory Operations, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or Quality Engineering
• Experience managing projects, including project controls, budget, and resource planning
• Strong passion for coaching and mentoring others
• Strong leadership and management skills leading high-performance senior teams
• Possess the ability to lead senior project teams in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Fosters teamwork and engagement with FTE and Client team members
• Possess proven experience in coaching problem-solving skills (quantitative, conceptual, analytical)
• Possess proven ability to deliver results through influential leadership vs. positional power

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required, or equivalent years of work experience; MBA is preferred