Senior Project Manager, Manufacturing & Engineering

Ascendo Resources; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from planning through completion, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget, and per customer requirements. You will serve as the primary customer contact while coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project finances, and addressing risks.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling and budgeting skills, familiarity with Earned Value Management, and the ability to drive stage-gate development

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in manufacturing, engineering, or product development.
• Knowledge of scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and scope control.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and stage-gate processes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship abilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools and the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, statements of work, and status reports.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality, and production.
• Serve as the primary customer contact, communicating progress, risks, and milestones.
• Monitor costs, forecasts, and performance using Earned Value Management.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage scope changes, and maintain documentation.
• Manage vendors and ensure deliverables meet contractual quality standards.
• Lead project meetings and ensure deadlines and deliverables are met.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Independent work

Tools

Project management software

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

Ascendo Resources is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee projects from planning through completion, ensuring deliverables are met on time, within budget, and per customer requirements. You will serve as the primary customer contact while coordinating cross-functional teams, managing project finances, and addressing risks.

The role requires strong leadership, scheduling and budgeting skills, familiarity with Earned Value Management, and the ability to drive stage-gate development