Project Manager

Summary:

The Project Manager:

• Manages, plans, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
• Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects
• Establishes work plans requiring multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of a project and milestone to ensure scope is delivered to meet requirements
• Leads the successful onboarding of new products, equipment and customers and adheres to established schedules, specifications, and budgets
• Work collaboratively with program/account managers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to coordinate and drive program initiatives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following :

• Oversee and coordinate the successful onboarding of new products, equipment, customers, and programs
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan, to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority, and obtain team buy-in on plan
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to facilitate preparation of cost estimates and budgets for new programs, considering equipment costs, installation expenses, and ongoing maintenance requirements
• Confer with project personnel to escalate issues to drive resolution
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedules or plans as required
• Identify and manage risks and issues to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with customers' expectations
• Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and identify and discuss any potential project problems.
• Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
• Communicate with management on a regular basis regarding the status of the project(s), risk, or issues
• Forecast potential schedule delays and develop alternate plans to support initial commitment
• Participate in customer meetings as required
• Participate in strategy and planning sessions focusing on expanding Hynes' products and services
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Effective communication and team building skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment and evolving priorities

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required
• Five (5) plus years of related experience required
• Three (3) plus years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
• PMP Certification - Project Management Professional Certification preferred
• Experience in rollout of Metal Fabrication Products, Equipment or Tooling (e.g. roll forming, stamping, extrusion, machining, welding) a plus

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
• MS Project or other relevant Project Management Tools

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Work Environment : Manufacturing and mill environment, office (some travel required)

Competencies: Adaptability, Building Trust, Business Acumen, Change Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Continuous Learning and Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Customer/Client Focus, Diplomacy, Initiative, Leadership, Managing Work, Negotiating, Planning and Organizing, Problem Resolution, Resilience, Results Orientation, Teamwork, Work Standards