Project Manager

International Erosion Control Association; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

International Erosion Control Association seeks a Project Manager/Project Management Specialist in Mesa, AZ to lead onboarding of work into Fabrication Operations and oversee cross-functional project execution from planning to delivery.

The role requires 5–10 years in project management within manufacturing, strong communication, and a focus on process efficiencies. Onsite position with collaboration across Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in production-related field or equivalent.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement and manufacturing workflows.
• PMP certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead onboarding of new statements of work into Fabrication Operations.
• Oversee work movement and placement; coordinate transitions.
• Partner with Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials, Quality, and other support functions.
• Develop business cases including ROI analyses to guide decisions.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Analyze complex issues and coordinate resolution across stakeholders.
• Monitor progress, milestones, and report status to leadership.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and timely issue resolution.
• Drive continuous improvement in PM processes and onboarding practices.
• Develop and implement program management best practices.

Skills

Project management

PMP

Process efficiencies

Manufacturing experiences

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft systems

Job description

Project Manager/Project Management Specialist

Mesa, AZ

Onsite

Position Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage the onboarding of new statement of work into Fabrication Operations, ensuring alignment with business objectives and operational capabilities.

· Oversee work movement and placement activities, coordinating both permanent and emergent work transitions.

· Partner closely with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Supply Chain, Materials Management, Quality, and other support functions to ensure smooth project execution.

· Develop comprehensive business cases, including return on investment (ROI) analyses, to support decision-making and resource allocation.

· Identify, assess, and manage project risks proactively, implementing mitigation strategies to minimize impact.

· Analyze and summarize complex issues, develop innovative solutions, and coordinate resolution efforts across stakeholders.

· Monitor project progress, track milestones, and report status to leadership and key stakeholders.

· Facilitate effective communication among diverse teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and timely issue resolution.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project management processes and onboarding practices.

- Development and Implementation of Program Management Best Practices

Required Skill Set:

- Project management (around 5-10 years)

- Microsoft systems

- Process efficiencies

- Manufacturing experiences (production lifecycle)

Preferred Skill Set:

- Communication and ability to work with various levels of business

- PMP

- Understand the flow of production

- Manufacturing support function (quality, manufacturing leadership, Industrial engineering background.

Education / Experience: Bachelor's and typically 6 or more years’ related work experience within production, a Master’s degree and typically 4 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.