Project Manager

Amphenol CIT; Franklin (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol CIT’s Project Manager I will serve as the primary contact on customer-specific and internal projects, establishing plans, maintaining schedules, and controlling scope within budget to ensure timely delivery. You will report progress and manage RAiLS, while coaching teammates and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or four years of PM experience, English fluency, and is based in a location with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or four years of project management or similar experience.
• PMP or CAPM certification preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing project development and execution from initiation to closure.
• Developing and maintaining the project schedule from launch to completion.
• Communicating project expectations to sponsor and team members.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Team collaboration

MS Office

SharePoint

SAP familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 4 years PM experience

PMP or CAPM preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities worldwide, Amphenol CIT is a leading designer and manufacturer of high‑performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries such as Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.

Our talented team of employees worldwide brings movies to your seat on airplanes, delivers mission‑critical information from drones to the command office, transfers heart rhythm to paper, routes communications from space, connects power to downhill oil drills, and helps get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.

Project Manager I

The Project Manager I acts as the primary point of contact (POC) on customer‑specific and internally driven projects. As the POC, he or she will establish and maintain project plans, recurring action item lists (RAILS), report progress internally and externally, and manage the scope of work per the defined financial budget and deliverable schedule to ensure successful project completion.

Essential Job Functions

• Managing project development and execution from initiation to closure.
• Working with the project sponsor (internal or external) for the initiation and execution of the phase‑gate process.
• Developing and maintaining the project schedule from launch to completion.
• Communicating clearly the project expectations to the project sponsor and team members.
• Resolving issues and solving problems throughout the project cycle.
• Preparing bills and invoices, as well as budgetary and progress reports.
• Delegating tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Tracking and providing compliance reports on project budget and milestone schedule to the project sponsor and management as requested.
• Leading, coaching, and motivating members of the project team.
• Capturing project results and leading post‑project evaluations to determine the level of team success and need for process improvements.
• Working to become an industry and internal expert (knowledge resource) on the products and systems for which they are responsible.
• Building, developing, and growing any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Leading or assisting efforts in creating statements of work when such is not provided by the customer.
• Proactively managing changes in project scope, identifying potential risks, and devising contingency plans.
• Developing customer relationships and maintaining them.
• Continuously improving processes, documents, and reports.
• Contributing to the team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• Maintaining a clean, organized work environment and adhering to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Adhering to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
• Other duties as required in support of the department and the company.

Supervisor Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.

Qualifications

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or four (4) years of project management or similar experience required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management accredited certifications (CAPM) preferred.

Language Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

Mathematical Skills

• Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

Job Skills

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.
• Demonstrates good judgment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to be flexible and function comfortably in a fast‑paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands.
• Understanding and experience in a Lean manufacturing environment preferred; participation in continuous improvement projects and 5S performance teams.
• Team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization, possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Writing skills are required to complete documents and forms.

Physical Demands

The employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer, frequently use hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. The employee may also need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead and at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to ensure individuals with disabilities can perform essential functions.

Work Environment

Office environment: air‑conditioned work setting with desks or cubicles in a fixed location. The physical environment is comfortable, well‑lit, and equipped with the necessary hardware. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic and goal‑oriented behavior. Working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.

Environmental Policy

Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. We adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance through an Environmental Management System.

Personal Protective Equipment Requirements

• ASTM F‑2412‑2005, ANSI Z41‑1999 or ANSI Z41‑1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety‑rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to comply with JSA in specific areas.

Export Compliance Disclaimer

This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR technical data. Candidates must qualify as U.S. Persons, defined as U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).

Travel

Up to 10% travel is expected.

Equal Opportunity & Other Statements

Amphenol CIT reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties of the position. This job description is not an employment contract. Employment relationship remains at‑will. The job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.

Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For more information regarding EEOC requirements, visit https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Due to the nature of our business, candidates must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program. The E‑Verify program is a web‑based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at Recruiting-Corp@AMPHENOL‑CIT.COM