Project Operations Manager

Jobtailor; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Abilene, TX seeks a proactive Project Manager to lead key strategic initiatives across the business, coordinating cross-functional teams to implement solutions and monitor progress.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s in an analytical field, 1 year in operations, Lean/Six Sigma and PMP preferred, with strong communication skills and ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent experience.
• 1 year of operations experience, preferably in manufacturing or logistics.
• Lean or Six Sigma experience.
• Project management experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport.
• Familiarity with TSA security procedures.
• Travel domestically as required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP preferred.
• Experience in a customer-facing role preferred.
• Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Self-motivation to work with minimal supervision or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead key strategic projects across the business.
• Work cross-functionally to implement solutions, troubleshoot problems and monitor strategic initiatives.
• Create and manage project programs and plans with critical paths, task dependencies, risk and issue mitigation processes, and major milestones.
• Work with business process owners to identify and scope opportunities.
• Scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs.
• Lead project execution for internal departments and external clients.
• Provide direction and guidance to project teams.
• Communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Build relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals.
• Develop customer presentations illustrating solution components and value propositions.
• Support other project managers and project team members as needed.

Skills

Project management

Lean

Six Sigma

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Customer-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytical field

Master’s degree preferred

Lean Certification

Six Sigma Certification

PMP Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

• Lead key strategic projects across the business


• Work cross-functionally to implement solutions, troubleshoot problems and monitor strategic initiatives


• Create and manage project programs and plans with critical paths, task dependencies, risk and issue mitigation processes, and major milestones


• Work with business process owners to identify and scope opportunities


• Scope, manage and implement projects to meet business needs


• Lead project execution for internal departments and external clients


• Provide direction and guidance to project teams


• Communicate project requirements to internal and external stakeholders


• Build relationships and collaborations with senior leadership to support company goals


• Develop customer presentations illustrating solution components and value propositions


• Support other project managers and project team members as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an analytical field or equivalent related work or military experience


• 1 year of experience in operations, preferably in manufacturing or logistics


• Lean or Six Sigma experience


• Project management experience


• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)


• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time


• Must possess a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or passport


• Familiarity and ability to comply with TSA security procedures


• Ability to travel domestically via road, rail and air as required


• Lean or Six Sigma Certification and/or PMP preferred


• Master’s degree preferred


• Experience in a customer-facing role preferred


• Microsoft Project experience preferred


• Excellent communication and leadership skills


• Self-motivation to work well with minimal supervision or in a team environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including the ability to lead strategic initiatives, manage project programs, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. Proficient in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to enhance operational efficiency and drive business success.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Experience


• Lean or Six Sigma Certification


• Microsoft Project Experience


• Excellent Communication Skills


• Leadership Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Management


• Lean Methodology


• Six Sigma Methodology


• Operations Management


• Risk Mitigation


• Task Dependency Management


• Customer Presentations


• Analytical Skills


• Problem Solving

Soft Skills

• Self-Motivation


• Team Collaboration


• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Lean Certification


• Six Sigma Certification


• PMP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Manufacturing


• Logistics


• TSA Security Procedures


• Customer-Facing Role

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office


• Microsoft Project