Industrial Project Manager (Experienced Professional)

michelinhr; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive culture

Innovation-driven projects

Community impact

Job summary

Michelin in Louisville, KY is seeking an Industrial Project Manager (Experienced Professional) for an on-site role in its high-paced production facility. You will lead cross-functional initiatives, align objectives with sponsors, and manage scope, timelines, resources, and budgets to ensure successful deliveries.

Ideal candidates have a B.S. in a scientific field and 5+ years of project management experience in engineering settings, with strong interpersonal and leadership skills and proficiency

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a scientific field and 5+ years' experience in Project Management (Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or related fields preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn internal software systems.
• Attention to detail and data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Align project objectives, deliverables, and approach with the sponsor.
• Develop strategic roadmap with timelines in collaboration with the project team.
• Estimate resource needs for each project phase.
• Define team roles, responsibilities, and individual objectives.
• Lead and coordinate complex, multifaceted projects using established project management methodologies.
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, and communications.
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and resolve team conflicts.
• Track deliverables and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Assess and secure additional resources as needed.
• Proactively manage risks and crises impacting project success.
• Review and update plant documentation (e.g., P&IDs, equipment specs).
• Evaluate project outcomes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prioritize resources across programs and initiatives.
• Ensure activities are not duplicated across projects.
• Lead implementation of systems to monitor progress and resource utilization.
• Establish mechanisms to evaluate project outcomes.
• Oversee coordination across related projects as needed.
• Provide regular project updates to key partners.
• Define and communicate success criteria throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and implement a change management plan.
• Ensure availability of training and support.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Communication

MS Office

Education

B.S. degree in scientific field

5+ years' experience in Project Management

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Industrial Project Manager (Experienced Professional)

Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected Employers!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for an on-site Industrial Project Manager in our high-paced production facility in Louisville, Ky. This manager is responsible for ensuring all projects are delivered on time, and within the stipulated scope and budget. Developing and maintaining detailed plans to monitor and track the progress of each project is critical.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Business Analysis

• Align project objectives, deliverables, and approach with the sponsor
• Develop strategic roadmap with timelines in collaboration with the project team
• Estimate resource needs for each project phase
• Define team roles, responsibilities, and individual objectives

Project Management and Coordination

• Lead and coordinate complex, multifaceted projects using established project management methodologies
• Manage project scope, timelines, resources, budgets, and communications
• Identify issues, propose solutions, and resolve team conflicts
• Track deliverables and ensure alignment with project goals
• Assess and secure additional resources as needed
• Proactively manage risks and crises impacting project success
• Review and update plant documentation (e.g., Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), equipment specs)
• Evaluate project outcomes for efficiency and effectiveness

Planning

• Prioritize resources across programs and initiatives
• Ensure activities are not duplicated across projects
• Lead implementation of systems to monitor progress and resource utilization
• Establish mechanisms to evaluate project outcomes
• Oversee coordination across related projects as needed

Communication & Change Management

• Provide regular project updates to key partners
• Define and communicate success criteria throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and implement a change management plan
• Ensure availability of appropriate training and support
• Communicate project opportunities and status through formal presentations and informal updates

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact in a professional manner with external partners, suppliers, customers, and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Strong teamwork, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Effective problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and process/product relationship knowledge.
• B.S. degree in scientific field and 5+ years' experience in Project Management (Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other Engineering fields preferred)
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office® Suite and ability to become proficient in internal software systems.
• Attention to detail, data accuracy.

Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth : Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture : Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
• Innovation-Driven : Work on projects that matter-from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact : Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pre