Senior Project Manager

Element Materials Technology; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is seeking a Senior Facilities Project Manager in Flint, Michigan. In this role, you will be part of the Mobility Division's Leadership Team, collaborating on project execution in automotive and battery markets. You will prepare and secure approvals for Capital Expenditures, lead execution, and negotiate with contractors.

Your background should include a bachelor's degree in project management, a minimum of 3 years' experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. Join us in our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as PMO analyst, project manager, or similar role.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong program coordination and administration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Capital Expenditures and Plans for approval.
• Lead Project Execution in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Negotiate with outside vendors.

Skills

Project management strategies

Data analysis

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

PMO software tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management or similar field

MBA preferred

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Power BI

MS Project

MS Access

Job description

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a Senior Facilities Project Manager. In this role, you will be a member of the Mobility Division's Leadership Team who are responsible for leading a group of labs that support the automotive markets as well as battery markets. You will work with the members of the Mobility Team to develop plans, seek approval, and execute projects On Quality, On Time, and On Budget. This role reports to the VP of the Mobility division.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Mobility Leadership Team to prepare Capital Expenditures and Plans for approval.
• Complete sophisticated analyses and make data-based recommendations
• Prepare presentations
• Lead Project Execution in collaboration with stakeholders across the business
• Negotiate with outside vendors
• Obtain multiple bids from contractors
• Work with contractors on commercial projects
• Track and prepare project updates
• Present project updates to the divisional as well as business unit leadership

Skills / Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in project management, business management, or a similar field, with an MBA preferred
• A minimum of 3 year's experience as a PMO analyst, project manager, or a similar role
• Excellent knowledge of project management strategies, processes, and tools
• Experience working with contractors on commercial projects
• Ability to analyze a range of complex data and make decisions based on analytical findings
• Great computer skills and knowledge of PMO software tools, such as MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Power BI, MS Project and MS Access
• Strong program coordination and administration abilities.
• Good critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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