Senior Project Manager

Richards Manufacturing Company; Irvington (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee capital and product development projects. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of project management experience in a manufacturing setting and a bachelor's degree. This role requires proficiency in project management tools and strong communication skills. Competitive salary offered in the range of $120,000 to $130,000 annually, with potential travel less than 10%.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible project management experience is required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple medium to high complexity projects with end-to-end ownership.
• Plan and execute projects for capital expenditures and new product development.
• Manage cross-functional project teams and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Microsoft Office suite

Project Management strategies

Stakeholder management

Project planning and execution

Project ROI analysis

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management

Tools

MS Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $130,000.00/yr

General Description

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end execution of medium to high complexity capital and Product Development projects. They will lead cross functional project teams, and manage the project schedule, budget, and quality deliverables.

Reports to

Director of Continuous Improvement

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple medium to high complexity projects, with end-to-end ownership of projects.
• Plan and execute projects related to both capital expenditures and new product development.
• Manage cross-functional project teams.
• Stakeholder Management: Identify and build relationships with stakeholders, manage stakeholder expectations.
• Project Planning: Develop project schedules and resource requirements. Track and report on project progress.
• Cost Control: Manage the Project Capital, Expense and Resource Expenditures to stay within budget and ensure that the financial metrics are met.
• Economic Analysis: Support alternatives evaluation, variance analysis, cost calculations, etc.
• Communications: Develop the Project Communication Plan, lead periodic Management Level Project Reviews, Report Project Progress.
• Change Management: Perform integrated Change Management Control.
• Risk Management: Create, monitor, and control risk management plans.
• Address and resolve issues/impediments in project.
• Monitor coordination of internal resources with appropriate department, resolve operational issues, and ensure project implementation on time, on cost, on quality.
• Serve as the organizational Subject Matter Expert on Project Management. Recommend and train on Project Management tools.
• Travel as needed to support projects, less than 10%.

Minimum Educational Qualifications (If Applicable)

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or equivalent

Minimum Previous Experience (If Applicable)

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible project management experience required
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is required

Minimum Additional Training (If Applicable)

PMP certification is preferred

Other Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required, especially MS Project, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Experience in effective project management strategies and tactics
• Experience in Stakeholder management, requirement management
• Fluent in English with good verbal and written communications skills, ability to communicate Globally at all levels internally and externally
• Extensive experience in project planning and execution
• Extensive experience in leading cross-functional teams to success
• Proficient in project ROI analysis (NPV, IRR, Payback period)
• Experience with toll gate / stage gate process in product development

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing