Project Manager, Operations Manager

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MODERN, a Pro Mach brand company, is looking for a Project Manager to join their team. In this role, you will drive the process from order to shipment. The Project Manager will have the ability to work cross functionally across all departments involved in the order management process.

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* Prepares and communicates the Project Scope whereby the goals, objectives, budget, risks, assumptions, team member's roles and responsibilities, workflow and deliverables are identified, defined, and communicated effectively.

* Obtains customer-supplied drawings, samples and all technical information required to begin work and maintain the committed schedule, and effectively communicates with the customer the associated deadlines and consequences.

* Manages project budgets and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses to be communicated internally.

* Communicates regularly with senior management and project stakeholders, and advises the General Manager of budgetary, scope and schedule risks.

* Utilizes Pro Mach ERP-system project management tools to monitor performance and communicate information to the organization.

* Maintains and communicates master schedule with all established milestones.

* Monitors project milestones and works with project team to maintain schedule and honor commitments.

* Lobbies for and obtains peer and upper management support, guidance, and approvals as required to advance project initiatives.

* Coordinates with appropriate project team groups such as customers, Sales, Finance, Product Management, Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Service, and Documentation to guide project and produce customer deliverables within specified timelines and budgets.

* Communicates internally and externally to keep all project participants informed about all aspects of the project; mediates between project participants in cases of disputes to reach win-win outcomes whenever possible; leads project meetings.

* Communicates with fellow Pro Mach companies and 3rd parties to integrate customer-supplied specification requirements.

* Ensures that change-order requests with impact on the project scope, cost, or delivery are brought forward and communicated to appropriate personnel, and that the customer is given a response to the change request to include price and delivery changes.

* Reads and reviews any newly supplied customer specification documents and liaise with the appropriate subject matter experts to ensure the customer request is technically feasible and all associated costs are considered within the change-order management process.

* Manage the factory acceptance test (FAT) to ensure all deliverables are met and manage all required post-FAT changes required prior to shipment.

* Travel to field locations as necessary to deliver and complete the project objectives.

* Lead continuous improvement meetings to implement lessons learned after the completion of each project.

* Work with external and internal staff to estimate and quote contractual scope of supply changes, report and communicate any changes to Sales and Finance, and ensure that changes are properly documented.

* Aid in optimizing processes to streamline costs.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!

* 7-10 years project management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably capital equipment.

* PMP Certification preferred.

* Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills to work cross functionally, influence process improvement and drive change management.

* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate information, plans, and strategies promptly to the project team, stakeholders, and customers.

* Demonstrated ability to identify key issues and make prompt decisions aligned with business objectives.

* Ability to recognize resistance, maintain control over project issues, and focus on opportunities rather than barriers.

* Capable of defining clear objectives, supplying project vision, and steering projects towards successful completion, even under tight schedules and challenging circumstances.

* Proven experience effectively identifying, allocating, and managing talent and technical ability for each project.

* Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field preferred.

* Proven creativity in problem solving.

* Experience with and understanding drawings from AutoCAD, Creo and Solid Works.

* Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

* Proficiency in Microsoft products such…