Project Manager, Network Optimization (Hybrid)

Oregon Tool • Portland, OR

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Oregon Tool, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for Network Optimization to coordinate all aspects of project(s) from initiation through close. This role involves organizing cross-functional activities to ensure successful project completion and managing people and other resources indirectly across functional disciplines as part of cross-functional teams. The Project Management Lead will drive manufacturing network optimization projects using scope-appropriate methods, including transfers among operations and suppliers. This includes defining scope, communications, risk mitigation, timelines, dependencies, and constraints, and meeting milestones by coordinating internal and external resources. The role requires partnering with Manufacturing, SIOP, and Procurement to optimize the global network and coordinate international tooling and equipment transfers, while managing schedule, scope, and cost changes. The position involves leading change management for cross-site resourcing projects, conducting post-project lessons learned, and developing global project best practices, including training and coaching sub-project managers and team members. Strong communication skills are essential for translating technical concepts and reporting progress to stakeholders and senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business or related field, or equivalent experience obtained on the job
• 5 years proven project/program management experience with formal project management methodology
• Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a Manufacturing operation
• Experience working with and leading cross functional teams
• Experience managing in a global environment, requiring strong communication in a cross functional /cross cultural environment where English is a second language
• Must have excellent communication skills, including written, verbal and public speaking with ability to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
• Excellent project management skills
• Ability to lead cross functional project teams without direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects through to completion
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and ERP/data management software (SAP preferred)

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of project(s) from initiation through close.
• Organizes cross-functional activities, ensuring successful completion of projects.
• Manages people and other resources indirectly across functional disciplines as part of cross-functional team.
• Lead manufacturing network optimization projects using scope-appropriate methods, including transfers among operations and suppliers.
• Define scope, communications, risk mitigation, timelines, dependencies, and constraints.
• Meet milestones and objectives by coordinating cross-functional, internal, and external resources.
• Partner with Manufacturing, SIOP, and Procurement to optimize the global network and coordinate international tooling and equipment transfers.
• Manage schedule, scope, and cost changes; assess portfolio impact; and report progress to stakeholders.
• Lead change management for cross-site resourcing projects and conduct post-project lessons learned.
• Develop and facilitate global project best practices while training and coaching sub-project managers and team members.
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally across all organizational levels and global teams, translating technical concepts for nontechnical audiences.
• Develop and deliver proposals, presentations, and regular progress reports to teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits available on day one (no waiting period)
• 401k matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 3% = 4.5% match on 6% contribution)
• Retirement Savings Plus Plan
• Earn up to 120 hours vacation during your first year of service
• Paid holidays
• One paid Community Involvement Day available per calendar year
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Global company with small company feel
• Casual work attire
• Complimentary snack and coffee/tea to keep you fueled
• Onsite cafeteria offering a variety of convenient options
• Onsite Physical Therapist
• Onsite Fitness center
• Public Transit access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree