Project Manager

Axalta; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global coatings company is seeking a Project Manager responsible for overseeing projects related to product development and cost reduction. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor's in engineering and possess at least 3 years of leadership experience. You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure timely project completion, and communicate with customers to meet their needs. This role requires strong organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial) required.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leading initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product, process, or cost initiatives to meet quality, timing, and cost targets.
• Lead cross-functional teams and ensure timely project completion.
• Work with customers to meet project requirements.
• Ensure proper coordination and communication of project objectives.
• Utilize standardized project management tools for execution excellence.
• Share project management skills and knowledge to improve internal processes.

Skills

Global perspective

Leadership

Innovation

Customer focus

Coaching

Organizational learning

Conceptual thinking

Communication skills

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office proficiency

Manufacturing process background

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification

Job description

Position Description

The Project Manager is responsible for initiating, planning, executing, and controlling projects associated with new product development, product cost reduction, and industrialization. The candidate must possess the drive to become a future leader that delivers outstanding results in a dynamic cross-functional environment.

Job Title

Project Manager

Roles Responsibilities

• Manages new product, process, or cost initiatives and delivers on achievement of quality, timing, and cost targets.
• Leads cross-functional teams and interfaces with all internal departments working on projects, to keep up to date on project status and ensure timely completion.
• Works with customers to ensure project meets customer requirements.
• Ensures proper coordination, prioritization, and communication of project objectives.
• Aggressively pursue execution excellence utilizing standardized project management tools and compliance to company processes.
• Shares project management skills and knowledge along with benchmarking of best practices to improve internal processes.

Skills

• Operates With a Global Perspective
• Sets Direction
• Creates Change (Relentlessly Innovates & Improves)
• Emphasizes Customer Focus
• Coaches/Develops Others
• Promotes Organizational Learning
• Thinks Conceptually/Intuitively
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate or higher capability and knowledge of Microsoft Project
• Demonstrated capability and knowledge of Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Strong manufacturing process background
• Minimum 3 years of experience in leading initiatives.
• Strong teamwork and ability to interact with all levels of the organizations.
• Effective oral and written communication skills including presentation creation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, industrial) required.
• PMP certification or equivalent preferred.