Production Project Manager - MicroGrid/Power Generation - Manufacturing

PowerSecure, Inc.•Durham, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project /Program Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects within budget, scope, and schedule requirements. Projects 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

Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, or a related field, or 5+ years of relevant work experience in product development and/or manufacturing environment.
Current PMP Certification or prepared to actively pursue.
3+ Years’ demonstrated Project Management ability 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 where only limited (or conflicting) information exists.
Strong computer software skills, especially Microsoft Office, Project, and Word and Excel.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require now, or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and complete projects within budget, scope, and schedule requirements.
Manage multiple projects across new product development, product upgrades, quality improvements, cost-out initiatives, and efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and document project goals and KPI’s/metrics.
Report on the status of projects on a periodic basis.
Lead the identification and mitigation of risks.
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.
Ensure project costs are controlled at/below budget and 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, resolving conflicts and driving teamwork and collaboration.
Clarify specific goals and requirements of each project with stakeholders.
Assist in the definition of project goals, needs, and scope, ensuring technical feasibility.
Ensure resource availability and allocation.
Set up project budgets, cost-tracking, and cost-reporting methods.
Develop comprehensive project plans for management and stakeholders.
Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
Ensure top-quality results and success for projects.
Document key steps and deliverables using various project management tools.
Ensure all tasks, deliverables, and project materials are delivered promptly and to plan.
Manage all resources necessary for project execution.
Foster effective communication with stakeholders concerning project status.
Plan, monitor, and document tasks throughout the project.
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.
Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
Pull stakeholders together to identify project risks.
Formally document risks in a matrix, identifying severity and likelihood.
Identify and document risk mitigation tasks and ensure completion.
Escalate un-mitigated or unforeseen risks to management with recommended corrections.
Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
Track and report on project performance weekly and monthly to leadership.
Collaborate with IT team members to set up automatic reporting tools to increase visibility of project status and performance.