Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

About the role

The Project/Program Manager will lead assigned programs/projects, develop and execute plans, and coordinate with sales, proposal, and production personnel. They will also manage customer relationships, track key process indicators, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Program(s)/Project(s)
• Develop and execute Program/Project Plans
• Identify and track deviations to the plans and undertake recovery actions
• Coordinate with Sales, Proposal and Production personnel
• Manage customer relationships
• Ensure first line contract management
• Track key process indicators (KPIs)
• Provide monthly dashboard KPI updates to top management
• Provide weekly status reports to the project team and the PMO Manager
• Establish an internal/external network to effectively escalate/solve complex issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Master’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• 3-5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Bid Manager, Project Manager, Senior PMO, Lead Engineer, Key Account Manager in a manufacturing industry (e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Naval, …)
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications (Access, PowerPoint and Excel)
• Understanding of overall business operations, including financial implications of project results for revenue, expenses and profit margins
• Proven experience of international Programs/Projects
• Ability to influence without authority to ensure project milestone completion
• Proven experience of leadership/followership out of formal hierarchical lines – you are a team player
• Knowledge of MS Project, Knowledge of Planview is a plus
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Effective communication skills – both written and verbal

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Organized and able to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously

Skills

• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Project Management
• Financial Management
• Customer Relationship Management
• Continuous Improvement

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

Pay

$100K - $120K

Schedule

N/A