Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager

Location:

Columbus, GA | Duration:
Full Time

Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00

Key Responsibilities

• Advanced skills in budget control, spend forecasting, invoice tracking, business case authoring, and comprehensive project management.
• Oversee complex projects from conception to completion, ensuring financial efficiency, adherence to deadlines, and high-quality deliverables.
• Implement rigorous budget control and spend forecasting measures.
• Track and manage invoices, ensuring all project expenditures are captured and allocated correctly.
• Craft detailed business cases for projects, articulating value proposition, cost-benefit analysis, and ROI.
• Develop and execute detailed project plans, identifying resources, timelines, and milestones.
• Maintain a comprehensive action register to track tasks, assignees, due dates, and statuses.
• Organize and lead project meetings (kick-offs, check-ins, reviews). Ensure effective communication and decision-making.
• Allocate and manage project resources effectively, addressing gaps and adjusting allocations.
• Proactively identify and assess risks and issues; develop mitigation and resolution strategies.
• Engage with stakeholders at all levels, provide updates, gather feedback, and ensure alignment.
• Implement quality control processes to meet or exceed standards and stakeholder requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Management, Finance, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of project management experience (manufacturing experience preferred).
• Expertise in financial management: budgeting, forecasting, invoice tracking.
• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Asana, Trello) and financial tools.
• Experience in risk management, strategic planning, and change management.
• Professional certification (PMP, PRINCE2) highly desirable.
• Proficiency in office software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with manufacturing/PFMEA systems.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset; ability to lead investigations and deliver corrective actions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required for government contract access.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Information Technology

Industries: Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing