Manufacturing Project Manager

:

The position will be responsible for successfully executing 1 to 3 complex rail maintenance and construction equipment projects with a portfolio value of greater than $10M and durations ranging from one to multiple years. The Project Manager leads the integration of engineering, manufacturing, procurement and other supporting teams to successfully execute contract requirements profitably. The Project Manager directly engages with customers to positively manage relationships. This position requires a leader with a proven track record of both managing complex technical projects involving manufacturing and the ability to identify and implement business process improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Will include the following, but other duties may be assigned:

• Execute the full project management life cycle from initiation to closeout for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Develop and manage project budgets, estimates to complete and provide project performance data driving revenue and cash forecasts.
• Develop and manage project schedules including cross-team logic linked tasks.
• Coordinate project execution among all involved teams and collaborate with functional leadership to address project needs.
• Proactively identify and manage plans for project risks, issues and opportunities.
• Communicate project status regarding schedule, cost, deliverables, risks, issues and opportunities internally and externally.
• Serve as primary customer interface for assigned projects.
• Capture and share lessons learned to improve business portfolio performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years leading cross-functional teams on design and production projects, preferably with a manufacturing component.
• Ability to support occasional travel both international and/or domestic (< 10%).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Project Management and/or engineering, or manufacturing role

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The project manager must possess the following interpersonal skills:

• Leadership (taking initiative, motivating, mentoring)
• Ability to partner, relate to others and build consensus
• Ownership of work scope, meeting commitments and ability to prioritize
• Communication (strong written and verbal communications, comfortable presenting to a group)
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
• Ability to diplomatically deliver unfavorable information and to stand firm when necessary

The project manager must possess the following technical skills:

• Proficiency using Microsoft Project to build and manage project schedules
• Project budgeting and change proposal cost modeling
• Project financial performance reporting
• Presentation creation and delivery for multiple levels of audience
• Ability to analyze manufacturing system data

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in an engineering or manufacturing role?
• How many years of experience do you have in leading cross-functional teams on design and production projects, preferably with a manufacturing component?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Project management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• West Columbia, SC (Required)

Work Location: In person