Project Manager

RENA Technologies North America; Albany (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will collaborate with sales, engineering, production, and procurement, lead risk analyses, and manage scope, milestones, and resources through the lifecycle, ensuring on-time delivery and client

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop project schedules and requirements with sales, engineering, production, supply chain, and customers.
• Manage project schedules, hold status meetings, track milestones, and communicate changes.
• Track hours vs. budget and report on project financials.
• Collaborate with all management levels to drive project success.
• Perform risk analyses and report risk mitigation plans to leadership.
• Lead kickoff, milestone reviews, and project closeout activities.
• Maintain project documentation per company standards.
• Monitor performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Support continuous improvement in project execution and resource planning.
• Serve as the primary customer contact to align expectations and deliverables.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or technical field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Project Manager will report to the General Manager. This position is primarily responsible for managing the design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom production tools and equipment produced within our facility. Additional business-related projects may be assigned as organizational needs arise. This includes developing comprehensive project plans, maintaining project schedules, tracking progress against established baselines, monitoring budget performance, and communicating project status to stakeholders.

• Develop the project schedules and requirements in collaboration with sales, engineering, production, supply chain, management, customers and other stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules and facilitate regular 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.

Job Summary

The Project Manager will report to the General Manager. This position is primarily responsible for managing the design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom production tools and equipment produced within our facility. Additional business-related projects may be assigned as organizational needs arise. This includes developing comprehensive project plans, maintaining project schedules, tracking progress against established baselines, monitoring budget performance, and communicating project status to stakeholders.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop the project schedules and requirements in collaboration with sales, engineering, production, supply chain, management, customers and other stakeholders.
• Manage project schedules and facilitate regular 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.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience, Skills, And Education)

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Engineering or technical field preferred.
• At least 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.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and business needs while maintaining project commitments.
• High sense of urgency.

Preferred Experience

• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Experience with custom equipment, automation systems, or engineered-to-order products.
• Experience working directly with customers throughout project execution.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Standard office environment including work at a computer terminal. Work involves extended periods of sitting, occasional walking, stooping, bending, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

Must be able to work in a highly functioning team environment. Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism. Take pride in your work and in the company. Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks. Know and deliver the quality service RENA’s customers have come to expect.

This job description is intended to summarize the type and level of work performed by the incumbent and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

RENA North America is committed to Equal Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State, and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on any basis protected by law.