Project Manager

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall planning, management and completion of a wide variety of transformation projects (digital, channel, sales, training, etc.). Uses project management skills to manage project roles, identify resource requirements, meet training needs, define project deliverables, provide customer and reporting structures and ensure quality of projects. Identifies the technical approach to be used on a given project and manages the system development process. Documents opportunities to integrate systems and resources to fulfill project requirements. The Project Manager will work with Leadership to implement project strategies that support overall business needs resulting in on-time delivery of high-quality products that transform the customer experience.

Position Responsibilities

May include:

• Responsibilities include providing daily support for managing delivery of project tasks, activities, milestones and resources, developing, maintaining, and managing project requirements, plans, timeline, issues, risks and challenges, supporting Senior Associates and Managers to drive a large program or multiple projects.
• Develop and monitor assigned project/program plan(s), and adjust resources and priorities as needed.
• Manages budget for assigned project(s), develops and monitors project/program plan(s), and adjusts resources and priorities accordingly.
• Align cross-functional department & business units.
• Work with cross functional teams to document/analyze business processes and data, architect solutions, present business cases, facilitate business case reviews and lead implementation projects.
• Establish program communication plan across the organization.
• Prepares and presents progress reports for Senior Management.
• Utilize change management & communication plans to drive successful implementation of improvement actions.
• Works with Management and Senior Leaders to implement project strategies that support their business.
• Support and help coordinate finance initiatives, which involve cross team collaboration.
• Use standard project management techniques and tools to plan and implement solutions.
• Work with process owners and coordinators to ensure their departments have planned the resources needed to effectively use the new processes and systems.
• Document changes to existing procedures and systems.
• Follow up with process owners and leaders to ensure implemented tools, designs and systems are working as expected.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

Nature & Scope

• Is recognized as a subject matter expert in the job area.
• Manages large projects or processes with limited oversight from the manager.
• Coaches, reviews, and delegates work for lower-level professionals.
• The problems faced are difficult and often complex.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient knowledge of Project Management principles, methods, tools & software.
• Strong knowledge with Process improvement best practices, Business processes, applications & workflow, Process Mapping/Documentation skills.
• Proven abilities to collaborate and facilitate projects among cross-functional teams.
• Proficient knowledge with MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and Mapics.
• Strong skills with data gathering, cleansing, analysis, database applications & reporting tools (Balanced Scorecards/ Six Sigma or similar methods).
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• High level of attention to detail & accuracy of work/projects; delivery high quality work.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; strong business acumen.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with teams and build relationships.
• Ability to apply good judgment, strong work ethic, and integrity on the job.

Competencies

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma, Lean engineering a plus.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Business or like Disciplines.
• PMP certification is strongly preferred.

People Management

• No

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Must be able to perform essential responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations.

Reports To:

SVP of Engineering

Compensation Range:

$103,980.00 - $130,005.00

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of a person's race, color, religion (including religious dress or grooming practices), creed, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, uniform service member or veteran status, ancestry, disability, physical or mental disability (including HIV/AIDS), medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, request for protected leave, marital status, sex, pregnancy, age (over 40), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will comply with all federal and state regulations and statutes about individuals with disabilities.