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Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and facilitating the execution of intricate customer orders within our manufacturing operations located in Rochester, NY, and Palmyra, PA. This position emphasizes the effective project management of large-scale industrial endeavors, with a primary focus on meticulous order management. Our Project Managers oversee, coordinate, and wield functional authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and successfully completing projects within the assigned area of responsibility.

This entails personally executing or delegating specific duties to designated team members.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment, possess proficiency in managing concurrent responsibilities, and excel at prioritizing tasks in a dynamic setting while showcasing agility and adeptness in swiftly adapting to changing topics and requirements – we strongly encourage you to apply for this position.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical-based discipline from a four-year college or university.

• Experience:
  
  1-3 years within a manufacturing setting.
• Role:
  Entry-level position focused on managing smaller projects under supervision, emphasizing learning and development within the technical aspects of manufacturing, with a focus on growth in Project Management Methodologies.

• Customer Focus: Prioritize customer needs and satisfaction. Maintain strong partner relationships.
• Results-Driven: Set and achieve clear project goals. Ensure successful project outcomes.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous in planning and execution. Ensure precision in documentation.
• Effective Communication: Articulate ideas verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills. Foster transparent communication. Enhanced presentation skills.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in MS Project, MS Tools, and MRP Systems. Enhance project efficiency with software.
• Technical Knowledge: Demonstrates mechanical inclination and a basic understanding of manufacturing equipment. Apply technical expertise to challenges.
• Balanced Leadership: Drive results collaboratively. Secure buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Networking and Relationships: Proactively network with colleagues. Cultivate positive customer relationships.
• Business Acumen: Demonstrate a business-minded approach. Identify growth opportunities.
• Financial Management: Exhibit financial acumen. Utilize financial systems effectively.
• Contractual Understanding: Grasp commercial terms for projects. Ensure compliance with scope.
• Matrix Organization Management: Navigate effectively in a matrixed structure. Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

• Order Initiation and Planning: Collaborate with sales, production, and engineering teams to thoroughly understand order scope, requirements, and timelines within the industrial manufacturing context. Develop comprehensive project plans specifically tailored to order management, outlining tasks, milestones, and resource requirements. Conduct risk assessments related to order execution, addressing challenges, and devising mitigation strategies for seamless delivery in an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Order Execution and Tracking: Act as the central point of contact for all order-related inquiries and escalations within the industrial manufacturing domain. Monitor and manage order progress, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations. Implement effective communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed of order status and address any potential deviations promptly.
• Scope Change Order Management: Proactively manage scope changes during the order execution phase within the industrial manufacturing context. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to assess the impact of scope changes on timelines, resources, and overall project objectives in an industrial setting. Document and communicate scope change orders, ensuring clarity and agreement among all involved parties in the industrial manufacturing environment. Work closely with the finance and legal teams to address any contractual implications of scope changes in an industrial context.
• Customer Documentation and Submittals: Manage customer-required documentation and submittals in adherence to Vendor Document Requirements (VDR). Collaborate with clients to understand and fulfill specific documentation and submittal requirements dictated by VDR. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely preparation, accuracy, and submission of required documentation as outlined in the VDR.
• Billing Plans, Milestones, and Invoicing: Develop and manage billing plans aligned with order milestones and deliverables in the industrial manufacturing sector. Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely order-related invoicing in an industrial manufacturing setting. Monitor and track billing milestones,…