Project Manager

Day to Day Responsibility

• Establish requirements with customer(s). Understand nature of the business requirements for each project
• Establish overall project plans (scope, schedule, cost estimates, project acceptance criteria, procurement/contracting strategy, risk management, etc). Assist in project evaluation and justification. Work with the business in the preparation of Appropriation Requests (A/R)
• Conduct project meetings and document key issues, action items and decisions. Communicate and provide guidance to project team members (Engineering/ Manufacturing) based on organizational goals and company policy
• Provide periodic project updates to customer(s) and management. Communicate project goals, objectives, key status information and overall impact of the project effectively with project team members
• Effectively implement all phases of project methodologies to include appropriate initiation, planning, implementation and control, and close-out elements
• Actively coach and develop individuals on project team. Project team member assignments established with individual competency development as objective. Provide recognition to project and customer team members
• Share expertise and knowledge to foster continuous improvement of the organization (project team or functional unit)
• Implement and role model safety program to ensure that LTAs and Recordable Incidence rate = or<Corporate targets
• Obey all company EHS rules (Include: Policy, Procedure, SOP and other requirements).
   

Education & Experience

• B.S. Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Proven track record of project accomplishments as a project lead with increasing scope, complexity, responsibility, impact, risk, etc
• Track record of delivering results within cost and schedule with close and timely communications with the internal Customer
• Track record of engineering accomplishment. Recognized as a technical leader / subject matter expert in one or more technical disciplines fully capable in related disciplines
• Proficient in Project Management skills and methodologies inclusive of Scope Development, Scheduling, Cost & Budget Management, Quality Management, and Risk Management
• Demonstrated ability to operate within matrix organization. Utilizes influence versus control.
• Can manage in the "gray" areas.
• Sound problem solving and decision making processes and skills. 
• Proficient in quality tools including Kepner - Tregoe, Performance Excellence, Project Management tools, etc
• Computer/Information Technology Skills Desired. Basics - MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of MS Project or other Project scheduling tools
• Results oriented with a high commitment level
• Effective written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization. Must be an effective communicator, able to deliver message through presentations, written, and verbal messages
• Conflict management -seeks win-win solutions. Calms down and resolves problems versus escalating
   

Required Skills. Competencies, or Certification

Required by Legal or QEHS:

• Obey all company EHS rules (Include: Policy, Procedure, SOP and other requirements).

Competencies (knowledge, skills, and behaviors)

• Leadership: Pursue and Apply Learnings; Demonstrate Drive and Commitment; Communicate and Engage
• Aggressively pursues challenging goals and objectives; willing to put in considerable time and effort to accomplish objectives; takes a highly focused, goal driven approach toward work
• Intermediate Project Management Skills & Practices; Clearly defines goals and the actions required to accomplish them; considers possible changes, constraints or other obstacles that might impact plans; accurately estimates time and resources need to accomplish tasks
• Effectively leverages negotiating strategies and tactics to reach mutually agreeable solutions; focuses on win-win solutions; outlines requirements, contingencies and timetables that help drive discussions toward completion
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work
• Building and Supporting teams; Inspiring and Motivating Others
• Working with Ambiguity