Project Manager - Manufacturing

POSITION SUMMARY

The Brand Level Project Manager will coordinate people and processes to ensure that the brand level engineering projects are delivered on time and produce desired results. This position will develop detailed project plans, ensure resource availability and allocation, and deliver every project on time and within budget and scope.  These projects will include iterative updates to current products, engineering changes, production line moves and new equipment implementation.

 

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Develop detailed project plans to track progress across the assigned brand using the appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for execution of projects.
• Working with site leadership and vendors to determine availability of resources.
• Monitor and report on project performance; this includes product development timelines such as tooling, manufacturing, or purchase of products according to timely release.
• Responsible for reporting and communicating metrics and KPIs as it relates to the project.

• Track status and timing of all engineering design and process changes.  Includes new application releases, obsolescence, CI activities and OEM programs changes. Facilitate weekly change notice meetings and reports.
• Provide timing and feedback to PMO office to support corporate aftermarket and OEM programs as needed.
• Ensure compliance to all PMO standards for Project Management (processes, forms, reporting etc.) throughout the Centers of Excellence.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

• Associates degree required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience and/or training is required.

 

Required Licenses

• CAPM or PMP preferred.

 

Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Skilled in Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and others.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

Travel

• Occasional travel may be required.

 

 

COMPETENCIES

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Designs workflows and procedures.

 

• Cost Consciousness – Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

 

• Initiative – Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

 

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

 

• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.

 

• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

 

• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts