Project Management Advisor

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities. 

 

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

 

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

 

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Position Mission/Summary 

 This position is a part of a team that is responsible for the project management of GPI’s world-class packaging machinery. This role is responsible for applying professional principles, practices, and techniques to lead project teams and control project schedule, cost, and performance risks to ensure successful project completion and satisfied customers. This role has responsibility for all assigned projects managing customer orders from purchase order through installation and customer acceptance in the field. As a project manager you will represent Graphic Packaging International (GPI) in all interactions with internal and external customer(s). To be successful you will need to work closely with the sales representative the customer and other various functional groups. You will work from company policies and objectives in a focused way to serve customers satisfactorily and profitably.  The ability to work independently is essential. 

 

Primary Position Responsibilities 

• Responsible for thoroughly understanding and communicating requirements to appropriate team members.
• Manage requirements to meet quality, on-time delivery, and budget requirements.
• Establish clear ownership for project tasks, ensure that team members have the tools needed and provide timely feedback on project activity. Must be able to facilitate discussion and progress well
• Coordinate and facilitate the delivery of project objectives.
• Track progress and review project tasks to make certain deadlines are met appropriately.
• Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet productivity, quality, and customer goals.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management. Utilize available standing meetings and scheduling meetings when necessary.
• Conduct regular status update meetings with all team members, keeping the teams’ needs and requirements in mind.
• Work collaboratively with development and support staff to maintain a thorough knowledge of product capabilities.
• Professionally communicate in writing and verbally on a regular basis with customers.
• Troubleshoot technical issues when required, promote solutions, and escalate appropriately as needed.
• Ensure customer training and installation planning aligns with customer expectations.
• Work with OEM’s to ensure auxiliary equipment is on time.
• Work with PMD sales to complete Customer Expectation Document.
• Follow-up on projects in a time