Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Our Company

Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations.

We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Summary/Objective

The Project Manager coordinates resources and processes to ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget, and produce the desired results. The Project Manager is the "go-to person" for everything involving a project's organization, timeline, and budgets.

Essential Functions

* Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

* Develops and manages detailed project schedules and work plans.

* Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

* Tracks project costs to meet budget.

* Coordinates the team throughout all project management phases.

* Leads daily/weekly stand-ups and Project Coordination meetings

* Coordinates with cross-discipline team members to make sure all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.

* Employs risk management techniques to minimize threats to project success.

* Provides project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress

* Reports and escalates to Executive Management as needed.

* Makes effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project

* Manages relationships with the client(s) and all stakeholders.

* Fosters a culture based on accountability

* Uses and continually develops leadership skills.

* Measures project performance to identify areas for improvement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

* Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

* Ability to deliver results within established time, budget, and resource constraints.

* Working knowledge in the theory and practice of engineering principles related to beverage dispensing, including valve & dispensing technologies, manufacturing processes, injection molding, additive manufacturing, and other areas.

* Ability to troubleshoot systems through effective problem-solving skills and knowledge of best practices. Ability to work through problems by reasoning from fundamental principles.

* Skill with 3D modeling software at component and assembly levels is strongly preferred; knowledge of Solid Works is a plus.

* Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office package, is required. Working knowledge of MS Project is a plus.

Education & Experience

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. PMP Certification preferred. MS, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is a plus.

* 5 - 10 years experience in Engineering / Project Management, with preference to technical background.

* Proficient in MS Office Applications, inclusive of Microsoft Project. Previous experience working with beverage dispensing equipment or a related field is strongly preferred.

* Experience in a product development role, working within the normal timeline and budget constraints associated with projects, is strongly preferred.

* Excellent communication skills; including listening, verbal, and written. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent leadership ability. The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Strong customer orientation. Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment

This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands

Standing, sitting, walking, and bending as needed. Using the proper lifting technique may be required to lift objects up to 30 lbs.

May have to reach for object at or above shoulder height. May be required to operate traditional office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines and telephones.

"Lancer Worldwide is unable to sponsor applicants for employment-based visas for this position. All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment, without the need for employer-sponsored visa status now or in the future.

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