Director of Project Management

Description

The Director of Project Management leads all aspects of timely project delivery including planning, definition, executing, reporting, escalating, controlling, and closing projects. The Project Management team engages routinely with internal Sales, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Service Departments to drive projects from scope & objective definition through to project execution and closure.

• Leads Project Management team; assigns and manages personnel based upon experience level requirements, scope of project and availability.
• Leads, drives, and clearly communicates KPI’s within the Project Management team.
• Responsibility for the successful initiation, scope, budget, plan, design strategy and execution, tracking, control, reporting, equipment commissioning and closure of a project.
• Ensures that each project has clearly defined goals and timelines;
  Project Managers are held accountable to achieving project objectives.
• Define, implement, and continuously improve best practices for Project Management.
• Leads the GATE system/process and tracking results to targets of each gate. Holds all functional area leaders accountable to meeting target dates within each gate.
• Tracks all Project Management time to internal and external tasks and requirements.
• Defines Project Management levels within contract manufacturing contracts, to define customer support requirements and drive YoY revenue growth within the Project Management department.
• Provides project budgeting & planning, including responsibility for scheduling, resource assignments, and budget setting and compliance.
• Formulates cross-functional project teams, drives definition meetings, production kickoff meetings, and milestone meetings throughout the project.
• Provides thought leadership, strategic insight, and clear communication (written and verbal) to team members. Fosters a project work environment that promotes productivity and innovation.
• Clearly and effectively communicates changes in project scope and impact on cost and schedule.
• Collaborates with Engineering and Supply Chain to identify and procure long lead purchased items in support of project schedule when required to be managed outside the MRP system.
• Manage project communication, providing formal and informal status updates both internally and externally, when required.
• Assure customer satisfaction and project closure.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Traveling as required for client development and project execution.

• Proven experience in leading and managing cross functional teams
• PMP certification a plus
• Proven ability to employ countermeasures, and escalation leverage to achieve on time performance is required for success in this role.
• Strong analytical, financial, and organizational skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Project for scheduling and resource planning.
• Equipment, automation, and production process knowledge is preferred
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
• Analytical ability to prepare reports and other performance measures.
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate effectively. Bilingual Spanish highly preferred
• Independent self-directed worker, team player, problem solver and experienced leader.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others and to participate in and/or lead a cross-functional team.
• Possess ability to drive for results, hold self-accountable, and continuously improve.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of Engineering or Information Technology
• 5+ years of project management experience in a manufacturing/ supply chain sector
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

Most of the job functions are performed in an office setting requiring normal safety precautions, but the job will also require from time to time visiting the production floor and in the warehouse.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are intended to represent the essential functions of the position and are not exhaustive. JC Ford reserves the right to modify this job description at any time, with or without notice, to meet business needs. Employees are expected to adhere to company policies and applicable local, state, and federal laws. This document does not constitute a contract of employment, and JC Ford retains the right to employ individuals at will, as permitted by law.