Custom Manufacturing Project Leader

RENA Technologies North A; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RENA North America in Albany, OR, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom production tools and equipment. You will develop comprehensive project plans, maintain schedules, track budgets, and report status to stakeholders.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, production, and suppliers, lead kickoff and closeout activities, manage scope, changes, and risks, and ensure customer expectations are met throughout the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Engineering or technical field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office Suite, and ERP/MRP systems preferred.
• Experience managing engineering, manufacturing, capital equipment, or custom machinery projects preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• High sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Develop the project schedules and requirements in collaboration with sales, engineering, production, supply chain, management, customers and other stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules and status meetings to monitor progress, track key milestones, ensure on-time delivery, and communicate schedule changes as needed.
• Track, maintain, and report hours compared to budget for projects.
• Work with and collaborate with all levels of management on a regular basis.
• Conduct comprehensive project/product risk analysis and report the risk management plans to management.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and coordination throughout the project.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify, document, and manage project changes, including impacts to cost, schedule, and deliverables.
• Develop and maintain project status reports, dashboards, and executive-level communications.
• Collaborate with procurement for vendor/supplier deliverables as required.
• Escalate project risks, issues, and resource constraints to leadership with recommended mitigation plans.
• Lead project kickoff, milestone review, and project closeout activities.
• Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained according to company standards.
• Monitor project performance metrics and implement corrective actions when projects deviate from plan.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, resource planning and workflow efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle and ensure customer expectations, milestones, and deliverables are effectively communicated and managed.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership without authority

Urgency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

RENA North America in Albany, OR, is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom production tools and equipment. You will develop comprehensive project plans, maintain schedules, track budgets, and report status to stakeholders.

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, production, and suppliers, lead kickoff and closeout activities, manage scope, changes, and risks, and ensure customer expectations are met throughout the lifecycle.