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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project management, including leading engineering and manufacturing projects, coordinating resources, and managing project scope, costs, and schedules. Proficient in stakeholder communication, problem-solving, and implementing cost-reduction strategies within a manufacturing environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Project Management Professional (PMP)® CertificationProject Cost AnalysisManufacturing Execution SystemsMicrosoft Office Suite Including Teams and ProjectStakeholder Communication
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Hard Skills
Project ManagementCost AnalysisRequirements GatheringResource AllocationChange Control ManagementRisk MitigationProblem SolvingSchedulingPerformance Metrics ReportingProcess Streamlining
Soft Skills
Team MotivationExcellent CommunicationCollaborative Decision-MakingAdaptabilityAttention to Detail
Certifications & Qualifications
Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification
Industry Keywords
Manufacturing EnvironmentShop FloorProduct DesignComplex Matrixed TeamsCustomer-Focused Problem Solving
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPMP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead multiple engineering and manufacturing projects supporting business growth and innovation
- Communicate project objectives aligned with strategic business goals
- Guide and motivate project teams, establishing milestones, goals, and objectives
- Coordinate requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder approval
- Convert requirements into prioritized tasks for project team members
- Review schedules and coordinate resources to meet project requirements
- Ensure project scope and costs are agreed upon by stakeholders
- Balance cost, schedule, and time frames against project requirements
- Drive tasks to completion on schedule and on budget
- Perform project cost analysis, including travel, training, resource allocation, and other relevant costs
- Identify cost-reduction solutions by streamlining processes and systems
- Define and manage resource capacity and time tracking
- Identify problem areas and implement alternative solutions
- Mitigate project risks and resolve conflicts and issues
- Manage change-control processes for scope, schedules, budgets, and resources
- Provide stakeholders with project performance updates, variances, issues, risks, and corrective actions
- Drive effective project communication across diverse audiences and media
- Report project metrics and manage KPIs within scope, schedule, cost, and quality constraints
- Coordinate project-related RFIs/RFPs with third parties and internal IT procurement
- Maintain relationships and communication with service providers
- Review and approve payment requests and change orders
- Recommend, prepare, and conduct training for key initiatives
- Support coaching and development within the Project Management community
- Share best practices within the PMO and organization
- Deliver customer-focused problem solving
- Comply with company security procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 - 8 years of progressively responsible experience actively leading projects of medium size and/or scope with complex matrixed teams
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP)® certification or equivalent is highly preferred
- Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing, shop floor environment, with product design and manufacturing execution systems
- Experience working with project management software, such as Microsoft Office suite including Teams and Project
- Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority
- Advanced soft skills and desire to work with diverse and geographically dispersed teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical, logical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated, creative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-critical challenges
- Collaborative decision-making and ability to deal with all levels of management and stakeholders
- Highly adaptable to constantly changing technology and environments
- Highly organized with acute attention to detail
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance will be provided
- Opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment
- Support for professional growth and development
- Innovation and collaboration-focused work environment
