Sr. Project Manager

Associated Materials Innovations; Cuyahoga Falls (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Associated Materials, headquartered in Ohio, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead cross-functional project initiatives and ensure alignment with strategic goals. The role covers planning, execution, stakeholder management, budgeting, and risk mitigation within the AMI Stage Gate process.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 10+ years of project leadership experience, and strong communication and negotiation skills to drive products from concept to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years' experience leading multiple project teams.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Proven PM/Program management in Product Development from concept to commercialization.
• Proficient in project management practices and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Financial management including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with risk management and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Strategy: develop project plans and milestones in alignment with strategy.
• Stakeholder Management: manage relationships and ensure clear communication of goals and progress.
• Project Execution: monitor progress to meet deadlines, quality standards, and budget.
• Resource Management: identify resources and coordinate with functional leaders.
• Risk Management: identify risks and mitigation strategies throughout lifecycle.
• Budget Management: develop and manage budgets, track expenses, prepare forecasts.
• Quality Assurance: ensure adherence to quality standards and QC processes.
• Performance Reporting: deliver status reports with KPIs to senior management.
• Change Management: manage scope, schedule, and cost changes with proper documentation.
• Project Team Leadership: lead and mentor the project team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Budgeting

PM software

Product development

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field

Master's degree

PMP or PgMP certification

Tools

Project management software

Stage Gate process

Job description

Since 2022, Associated Materials / Alside has been undergoing a transformation to maximize our potential through investments in people, operations, and brands.

If you want to be part of a company where your ideas and input are more than just encouraged--they are valued--this is the place for you. At Associated Materials / Alside, your contributions will provide an immediate and lasting impact, helping us achieve what is possible.

Position Summary

The (Senior) Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating multiple projects to ensure they align with the organization’s goals and objectives. This role involves project planning & execution, stakeholder management, resource allocation, and risk management to deliver project on time, within scope, within budget and meeting project goals. The (Senior) Project Manager will follow the AMI Stage Gate process.

Key Accountabilities

• Project Planning and Strategy:
  • Develop project plans, goals, and objectives in alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Define project milestones, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Identify and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders to ensure a clear understanding of project goals, progress, and challenges.
• Project Execution:
  • Monitor project progress and performance, ensuring projects meet deadlines, quality standards, and budget constraints.
• Resource Management:
  • Identify the resources needed for assigned projects.
  • Coordinate with functional leaders to identify resource needs and resolve conflicts.
• Risk Management:
  • Identify potential risks and issues within the project and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Monitor and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Budget Management:
  • Develop and manage the project budget.
  • Track project expenses and ensure cost-effectiveness.
  • Prepare financial reports and forecasts as needed.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Ensure projects adhere to quality standards and best practices.
  • Plan and execute project quality control processes.
  • Contribute to best project management practices and maintain project management discipline (includes conventional project management practices as well as AMI Stage gate process)
• Performance Reporting:
  • Develop and deliver project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Utilize metrics and KPIs to assess project performance and implement improvements.
• Change Management:
  • Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
  • Ensure all change requests are properly documented and communicated.
• Project Team Leadership:
  • Provide leadership and direction to project team.
  • Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
  • Mentor and support the professional development of team members.

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years' experience in leading multiple project teams simultaneously
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Proven success as a program or project manager in a Product Development environment taking a project from the fuzzy frontend to successful commercialization
• Proficient in project management practices, software and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• High attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Financial management skills, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience with risk management and quality assurance.

Preferred Education, Experience & Skills

• Master's degree preferred
• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional) certification is highly desirable

Associated Materials is a leader in exterior building products for residential and commercial remodeling and new construction markets. We produce vinyl windows, vinyl and composite siding and accessories, and metal building products--and distribute other essential building products to ensure customers find everything they need for their exterior.

Headquartered in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, more than 4,000 associates across North America support Associated Materials. We operate 11 manufacturing facilities and more than 100 Alside and over 20 Gentek supply centers across the United States and Canada. Through our unique combination of award-winning products, manufacturing and distribution operations, installation solutions, and support services, the opportunities at Associated Materials are endless!

Associated Materials ... Building Products Better

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