Director of Project Management - Water

Niagara Water•Diamond Bar, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Project Management – Water Capacity is responsible for overseeing the activities (coordinate project timelines, scopes, and budgets) of all Engineering Project Managers assigned to core water expansion. This role is also accountable for ensuring the teams follow our PMO process to optimize our front-end design and execution of these capacity addition project. This position will report directly to the VP of Project Management.

Requirements

10+ Years – Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years – Experience in Position
6 Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Planning/Organizing - uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
Detail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks.
Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills.
Experience in providing economic justification, and contract structuring and management.
Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Change Management - communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
Leadership - inspires and motivates others to perform well; influences actions and opinions of others; Displays passion and optimism.
Managing People - fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services.
Negotiation Skill: skilled in negotiating tactics, effective in utilizing analysis and creative solutions to extract the greatest value for the company.
Proficiency in, but not limited to: Microsoft Office Applications – Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects, Visio, etc.
Skills – Knowledge of Injection, Bottling, Blow molding, and Auxiliary Equipment as well as AutoCAD
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or other related field or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

10+ Years– Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years – Experience in Position
10+ Years – Experience managing people/projects experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or other related field or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

Manage Team of Project Managers: Reviews project plans across the group, ensure appropriate identification of key cross team/group dependencies, operation requirements, and install discipline around early and continuous risk identification.
Assist in the equitable distribution of work by coordinating with other departments and employees as required to assign resources to meet near term and long term needs.
Manage PMO Process: Maintain governance over standards of work for project management activities and processes.
Ensure best practices, key metrics, documentation and necessary training established by the PMO team is followed by all project managers within Niagara.
Overseeing Water Capacity Projects: Manage a portfolio of critical initiatives throughout the organization involving technology, business process, and installation of water capacity projects that span diverse geographies.
Develop Project Scopes, Budgets, and Timelines: Ensure project execution, monitor budgetary impacts and manage organizational risk.
Conflict Resolution with Contractors: Responsible for creating strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning; transition, change and program management.
Equipment procurement: Support the commercialization and procurement teams to identify, qualify and manage OEMs throughout the organization.

Benefits

Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
Paid parental and caregiver leaves
Medical, including virtual care options
Dental
Vision
401(k) with company match
Health Savings Account with company match
Flexible Spending Accounts
Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc.
Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities