Client Project Manager

Client Project Manager

Requirements

• Proficiency in relevant software and tools (e.g., project management software, ERP systems, WMS systems)
• Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years equivalent experience in engineering management, business management, account management, project management, project/program implementations and/or project/program execution
• Strong project management skills, including planning, organizing, and executing projects
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, equipment, and materials
• Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Manage enterprise projects using best practices and be accountable for delivering required deliverables by understanding and balancing the competing demands for project scope, time (including estimating), cost, risk, and quality
• Develops project plans, outlines project scope, and defines project objectives
• Manage enterprise projects that involve workstream cross-site team members
• Understand and comply with established corporate standards and methodologies, this includes, but is not limited to, financial, ITIL processes, security, audit, SOX controls and configuration management
• Proactively manage internal and external customer expectations on current and future business needs
• Understand the PMBOK knowledge areas and key processes and apply knowledge of industry practices
• Display working knowledge with differing types of projects (i.e. facility builds, process line configuration/builds, RFI/RFP/Partner/vendor selection, business automation and efficiency process, technology, etc)
• Handle multiple assignments concurrently
• Communicate with cross-site (enterprise) project team members, using written and oral communication skills to persuade and influence others
• Foster an environment which encourages clear communication across multiple sites and functional areas
• Participate as a team leader or enterprise project team member and demonstrate the ability to work under minimal supervision from Manager
• Manages resources (people, equipment, materials) to ensure efficient and effective project execution
• Creates and maintains project schedules, identifies critical paths, and ensures projects are completed on time
• Develops and manages project budgets, tracks expenses, and ensures projects stay within budget
• Identifies potential risks, develops mitigation plans, and addresses issues proactively
• Identifies areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and implements solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity
• Manages changes to project plans, scope, and timelines effectively
• If the project is part of a larger program, and a Program Manager is assigned, the project manager works to ensure the project plan is incorporated into the overall Program plan and represented accurately

Preferred Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Project management skills – preferably experience in delivering Supply Chain Solutions
• Ability to manage projects with medium to high complexity
• Managed team of up to 5 associates
• Manage projects for internal and external stakeholders