Specialty Appliances is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to drive multiple project initiatives to completion. We are a long established, rapidly growing manufacturer of orthodontic appliances and have multiple initiatives pushing productivity improvement, business process automation, and system/software upgrades and implementation. We need an experienced Project Manager to develop project plans to ensure that project resources are designated, budgets are prepared, progress is monitored, and stakeholders are kept informed the entire way.
In this role, you will...
Determine and define project scope and objectives
Utilize or adapt a proven project management methodology
Employ proven project management tools to produce successful results
Predict and identify resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner
Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
Track project costs in order to meet budget
Track project resources to manage/report what they are working on, who is responsible for what, and when is it due
Develop, maintain, and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
Provide project updates on a regular basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Manage contracts and relationships with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and tracking/communicating expected deliverables
Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution
Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed
Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement
Successfully manage multiple projects at one time, often with competing priorities for resources
In this role, you'll need to have...
Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field
5-8 years of project management and related experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
4+ years experience in a manufacturing environment required
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical skills
Proven success working with all levels of management
Proven success working with resources from multiple departments
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline