Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering

Sonaca • Auburn, WA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Sonaca North America is seeking a Project/Program Manager reporting to the Program Management Organization (PMO) Manager. This role is responsible for achieving the objectives of assigned programs/projects, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining or exceeding targeted program financial profitability. The company is a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions with a history of delivering high-quality, reliable, safe, and efficient products and services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 3-5 years of experience as a Program Manager, Bid Manager, Project Manager, Senior PMO, Lead Engineer, Key Account Manager in a manufacturing industry (e.g. Aerospace, Automotive, Naval, …)
• Demonstrated computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications (Access, PowerPoint and Excel)
• An understanding of overall business operations, including financial implications of project results for revenue, expenses and profit margins.
• Proven experience of international Programs/Projects
• Ability to influence without authority to ensure project milestone completion
• Proven experience of leadership/followership out of formal hierarchical lines – you are a team player
• Knowledge of MS Project
• Must be organized and able to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering Management, or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Knowledge of Planview is a plus
• Positive attitude and the ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Strong analytical and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned Program(s)/Project(s), develop and execute Program/Project Plans, identify and track deviations to the plans and undertake recovery actions.
• Lead multi-functional PM team (Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, etc.), create a teamwork atmosphere and coach team members to enhance collaboration and performance.
• Coordinate with Sales, Proposal and Production personnel.
• May serve as the SPOC for the customer and manage the customer relationship, depending on the Program/Project and agreement with the PMO Manager.
• May ensure 1st line contract management, identify deviations to the contract and negotiate impacts with the customer.
• Track key process indicators (KPIs) including: financial margin, On Time Delivery (OTD), OQD, etc.
• Provide monthly dashboard KPI updates to top management at the monthly Steering Committee.
• Provide weekly status and/or report to the project team and the PMO Manager at the weekly project reviews.
• Establish an (internal/external) network to effectively escalate/solve complex issues.
• Contribute knowledge and experience to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives as part of the PM system.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan — for access to counseling, consulting and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

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