Head of Project Management U.S.

Freudenberg Group • South Haven, MI

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About The Position

Lead the regional Project Management Team through all phases of the projects/ECR, main project contact internally after nomination (GR1-GR5). Lead Projects as Project Manager as assigned. Provide leadership, coaching and escalation support to regional Project Managers. Ensures convergence with project objectives within all projects in the U.S. a) all project tasks and deliverables remain on track and within budget (RD budget, CAPEX, tooling cost, VA/VE) b) maintain and control schedule, financials, resources, changes. Escalates non-compliance with deliverables, critical project risks and drives for alignment and resolution with all stakeholders. Hold multi-project board reviews with all stakeholders. Ensure the transfers of acquired knowledge/best practices in the organization. Alignment with Vibracoustic PMO function, provide improvement feedback and lessons learned into the project tracking system.

Requirements

• Bachelor/Master degree.
• Engineering background is preferred.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Understands and utilizes the following tools: Teamcenter, MS office, Multi Project Board, Customer project management portal.
• Cross functional leadership and communication, problem solving, time management, ability to motivate others, ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Project Management Team through all phases of the projects/ECR, main project contact internally after nomination (GR1-GR5).
• Lead Projects as Project Manager as assigned.
• Provide leadership, coaching and escalation support to regional Project Managers.
• Ensures convergence with project objectives within all projects in the U.S. a) all project tasks and deliverables remain on track and within budget (RD budget, CAPEX, tooling cost, VA/VE) b) maintain and control schedule, financials, resources, changes.
• Escalates non-compliance with deliverables, critical project risks and drives for alignment and resolution with all stakeholders.
• Hold multi-project board reviews with all stakeholders.
• Ensure the transfers of acquired knowledge/best practices in the organization.
• Alignment with Vibracoustic PMO function, provide improvement feedback and lessons learned into the project tracking system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager