Project Manager - Manufacturing Engineering
About The Position
Sonaca North America is a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. With 10 locations across North America, the company has a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable, safe, and efficient products and services since 1948. They utilize the latest technologies and processes to stay ahead in the industry. The Project/Program Manager will report to the Program Management Organization (PMO) Manager and will be responsible for achieving assigned program/project objectives, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining or exceeding targeted program financial profitability.
Requirements
- 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
- Strong analytical and organizational skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects/tasks simultaneously
- Communicate effectively at all levels of the company
- 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
- Knowledge of Planview
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
- Serve as the SPOC for the customer and manage customer relationships (as agreed with PMO Manager)
- Ensure first-line contract management, identify deviations to the contract and negotiate impacts with the customer (as agreed with PMO Manager)
- 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 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
