Product Project Manager (Manufacturing, Distributed Energy Resources/Microgrid)

Southern • Durham, NC

73d

About The Position

Under Director-level leadership within the Manufacturing Business Unit (BU) and guidance of Senior Project Managers, the Project/Program Manager I is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects within budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Project will vary across multiple areas of the Manufacturing BU, including new product development, product upgrades, quality improvements, cost-out initiatives, and efficiency improvements. The Project Manager (PM) will typically manage multiple projects. The PM will collaborate with stakeholders to identify and document project goals and KPI's/metrics and report on the status of the projects on a periodic basis. The PM will also lead the identification and mitigation of risks. The Project Manager will work as part of a cohesive team whose goal is to design and deliver innovative products and services to customers that exceed customers' expectations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in business, Engineering, or a related field, or 2+ years of relevant work experience in product development and/or manufacturing environment.
• Current PMP Certification or prepared to actively pursue.
• 2+ Years' demonstrated Project, Program, or Supervisory position in a manufacturing or construction industry.
• Knowledge of ERP (IFS or SAP preferred) and CAD systems (AutoCad preferred).
• Very strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to solve difficult coordination problems and provide structure to situations with limited or conflicting information.
• Strong computer software skills, especially Microsoft Office, Project, and Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Excellent verbal, written, inter-personal communications and relationship skills.
• Demonstrated project and/or program management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and requirements effectively.
• High attention to detail and process oriented.
• Understand the product line and overall business models.
• Familiarity with the sales process, strategic goals and project delivery process requirements.
• Passion to contribute in a fast-growing corporate environment and leading edge power system design-build firm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with teams and stakeholders throughout the entire lifecycle of assigned projects.
• Organize and delegate tasks across project teams to ensure successful execution of projects.
• Control project costs at/below budget and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Resolve issues and adapt projects creatively to avoid off-plan performance.
• Ensure stakeholders and team members stay focused and motivated throughout the project's lifecycle.
• Meet with stakeholders to clarify specific goals and requirements of each project.
• Assist in defining project goals, needs, and scope, ensuring technical feasibility.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Setup project budgets, cost-tracking, and cost-reporting methods.
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with management and stakeholders.
• Document key steps and deliverables in each project using various project management tools.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget.
• Manage all resources necessary for project execution.
• Foster effective communication with stakeholders concerning project status.
• Foresee and strategically eliminate blockers and potential risks.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
• Track and report on project performance informally on a weekly basis and formally to leadership on a monthly basis.
• Collaborate with IT team members to set up automatic reporting tools to increase visibility of project status and performance.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Protected Veterans
• Individuals with Disabilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees