Senior Project Manager - Manufacturing

Position Overview & Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager oversees and participates in the engineering of projects to ensure KFI quality, customer satisfaction, and financial objectives are met. They actively manage assigned projects, allocate department resources, define and scope new opportunities, contribute to business development, manage staff, and conduct one-on-one meetings.

• Oversees and participates in the engineering of projects.
• Manages assigned projects to completion.
• Allocates department resources for effective utilization and staff development.
• Ensures new opportunities are properly defined and scoped.
• Contributes to all aspects of the business development process.
• Manages staff, provides direction, and facilitates goal setting and performance reviews.
• Conducts one-on-one meetings with staff as required.
• Develops and coaches the talent needed to meet current and future organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• At least 10+ years of professional engineering and project leadership experience.
• Strong working knowledge of design and construction processes, building systems, contract management, and project delivery methods.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects related to manufacturing facilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop and lead Designers, Engineers, and Project Managers.
• Excellent project management skills and knowledge of related tools and processes.
• Strong influencing skills and ability to work with senior business leaders and customers.
• Naturally collaborative and able to assimilate a range of ideas, programs, or alternatives into recommendations.
• Self-directed but thrives in an environment where consultation leads to superior outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer technology and specific areas of application, including MS Office.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification or willingness to pursue this designation.

Core Behaviors

• Accountable: Demonstrates persistence in achieving goals, acts with urgency, takes responsibility for actions.
• Business Focus: Demonstrates agility, adapts well to changes, works under pressure, meets commitments to internal/external customers.
• Project Execution: Plans projects well, manages last-minute rushes and disruptions, balances speed and quality, looks for improvement in delivery, tools, and processes.
• Respect for Others: Keeps others informed, exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, adapts communication style based on audience and situation.
• Team Player: Balances team and individual responsibilities, shares expertise, inspires respect and trust.
• Managing People: Develops employees' skills and encourages growth, provides timely feedback, delegates effectively.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Virtual health services.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) plan.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance, life, and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Bereavement Leave.
• Voluntary benefits.