Our client is growing. They are a manufacturer looking for an experience Project Manager to join their team.
- Create project plans that fit the stakeholder or customer needs and deliver within budget
- Accountable for result of projects
- Ensure project quality and profitability and ensure that expectations are met or exceeded
- Act as point of contact for customers at the plant
- Work with engineering and operations to ensure requirements are met
- Work with vendors to ensure orders are built to spec and on schedule
- Attend customer meetings on a regular basis
- Work closely with customer, sales team, engineering and manufacturing to define project scope and objectives
- Prepare, maintain and submit clear & concise activity and progress reports
- Communicate to all parties milestones, status updates or any escalation issues
- Monitor budgetary objectives and make adjustments based on financial analysis
- Build contingency plans and provide solutions
Job Requirements
Required Skills & Experience:
- HS Diploma or GED required
- 5+ years of experience working with customers and vendors
- Knowledge of Project Management processes
- Strong client facing and internal communication skills
- Strong leadership skills and ability to facilitate
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Experience with MS Office and ERP systems
- Must be mobile and able to attend various meetings, assist customers and meet with individuals on production floor often
- Must be willing to occasionally travel to customer/vendor sites
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Business or Engineering is strongly preferred
- PMP Certification is a plus
- Experience with FDA or pharma projects is strongly preferred
- Experience with Infor Visual ERP system is a plus