Project Manager, Operations - Tempe, AZ

VetJobs; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Tempe, Arizona seeks a seasoned Project Manager with Lean Six Sigma experience to lead cost- and cycle-time reduction initiatives. The role guides sponsors and Kaizen leaders, coordinating cross-functional teams and deploying LSS tools to achieve on-time delivery within budget.

Requirements include 6–10 years business experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification. PMP preferred; strong communication and ROI focus are essential.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years business experience, minimum of 1 year LSS experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred disciplines: Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Business Management.
• Accredited LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification required; PMP preferred.
• Financial acumen to assess project ROI.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates analysis of opportunities and risks, and identifies impacts and recommendations to the business or manufacturing site.
• Demonstrates leadership in setting and aligning project direction while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations.
• Ability to effectively execute (Logistics Software Systems) LSS project management process, tools and templates.
• Identify and execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service, quality and cost objectives.
• Support and motivate teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects.
• Provide training and coaching to sponsors and Kaizen leaders, if needed.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor’s degree

High School/GED

Tools

LSS Tools

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Purpose

Identify opportunities to reduce operating cost and cycle time and increase efficiency; then leads projects to achieve these savings. Improve the capability of the organization by assisting with training and mentoring personnel on Business Excellence tools and provide mentoring and leadership to Sponsors and kaizen candidates. Establish and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Manage a small project or assignment, or a component of a larger project. Responsible for all aspects of project coordination, communication, and execution. Sets and manages expectations with stakeholders. Develop project plans to achieve successful project delivery within budget, scope and schedule. Clearly execute the functional responsibilities for a project providing oversight and guidance to achieve the project deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates analysis of opportunities and risks, and identifies impacts and recommendations to the business or manufacturing site
• Demonstrates leadership in setting and aligning project direction while managing stakeholder relationships and expectations
• Ability to effectively execute (Logistics Software Systems) LSS project management process, tools and templates
• Identify and execute continuous improvement efforts to meet service, quality and cost objectives
• Support and motivate teams to ensure timely and successful delivery of projects
• Provide training and coaching to sponsors and Kaizen leaders, if needed

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Project Management

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

• 6-10 years business experience, minimum of 1-year LSS experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred disciplines: Sciences, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain or Business Management
• Accredited LSS Green Belt or Kaizen Leader Certification required; PMP preferred
• Financial acumen and ability to assess project return on investment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and conflict resolution skills

Pay Range: 109500 - 208500 USD

City

Tempe

State

Arizona

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

AbbVie