Project Manager

SKF Group; Sumter (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Healthcare options

401K with company match

Job summary

SKF Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional projects, coordinate execution, and align stakeholders across engineering, maintenance, and production to achieve operational excellence and business objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years in project management within manufacturing, with strong communication and planning skills. Travel is 0%–10%, and a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• 3–5 years' experience in a Project Management role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, process improvements, or facility upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to delivery, including product-related projects and process improvements.
• Create project plans with scope, milestones, owners, and timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and customers.
• Facilitate project meetings and follow up on actions and decisions.
• Communicate progress, risks, and successes to customers in a timely manner.
• Track progress and escalate risks or issues as needed.

Skills

Project management

Structure & prioritization

Communication

Team motivation & influence

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/PM/business

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Job description

Salary Range: $ 90,000.00 to $ 97,000.00

About SKF:

SKF, reducing friction since 1907, re-imagining rotation for a better tomorrow!

SKF is an industry-leading manufacturer that has been a cornerstone in industrial life. Wherever there are machines or products in motion, SKF bearings are there to reduce friction. SKF drives the industries that support our way of life, powers the machines that put food on the table, and even helps explore the cosmos.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. SKF is on pace to decarbonize all its production facilities by 2030.

We're guided by our SKF values. Collaboration is critical to the success of our colleagues, partners, and customers. Curiosity and Courage provide a foundation for innovation and advancement. And we do this work out of Care for our people, customers, communities, and the planet.

We're a company committed to a culture of belonging, where all our people are encouraged to be themselves and grow their careers in an equitable environment.

Learn about SKF at www.skf.com .

Position Summary

As a Project Manager for our team, you will work with teams across functions to create clear project plans, coordinate execution, manage risks, and keep stakeholders aligned. The project manager serves as a key liaison between plant leadership, engineering, maintenance, production, quality, and external customers to support operational excellence and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation to delivery, including product-related projects, process improvements, and development activities


• Turn business priorities into clear project plans with scope, milestones, owners, and timelines


• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, maintenance, quality, and other stakeholders


• Facilitate project meetings, follow up on actions, and support timely decisions


• Communicate clearly, timely, and effectively to customers on progress, risks, and successes


• Track progress, manage risks and issues, and elevate when support or decisions are needed

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field

Experience:

• 3 - 5 years' experience in a Project Management role, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Experience managing capital projects, equipment installations, process improvements, or facility upgrades


• Experience using Microsoft Planner or other PM software

Technical Skills:

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools


• Ability to create structure, define priorities, and execute projects in a changing environment


• Strong communication (verbal and written), facilitation, and follow-up skills


• Ability to motivate, develop, and influence people and teams

Other Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder.

Travel Requirements

0% - 10% of travel

What You’ll Love About SKF:

Rest and Relaxation

Enjoy a generous PTO policy and 13 paid holidays.

Work/Life Integration

SKF supports work/life integration, home, family, community, personal well-being and health.

Diversity in the Workplace.

At SKF, we strive to embed Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in everything we do. By developing a culture of belonging, our people can flourish; leading to an inclusive, equitable environment that promotes leadership, engagement and innovation.

Best in Class Benefits

SKF cares about the wellbeing of our employees. Comprehensive healthcare options to fit your needs and opt out payment. Added benefits include company paid life insurance, STD, LTD. Supplemental benefits include critical illness coverage, tuition reimbursement, employee discount programs, and much more!

Bonus.

SKF offers STVS (Short Term Variable Salary) or Sales Incentive based on company performance and at the discretion of management.

Invest in your Future

Participate in our 401K program that boasts a 10% employer contribution: 100% match up to 5% of your elected contribution (100% Vested) plus an additional 5% company contribution.

About SKF

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world. See more, at www.skf.com.