Project Manager

JOA Human Resources • Sheboygan Falls, WI

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About The Position

The Project Manager drives excellence in large-scale project management and coordination, strategic technology and process development, and continuous improvement. The role manages major projects, conducts planning and review meetings, leads strategic initiatives and scientific-based problem-solving, presents project or technology updates to stakeholders, and develops team members to support the succession of critical knowledge and skills.

The position manages projects within defined budgets, scopes, and schedules, including commercial equipment, process and technology development, and internal initiatives. It also involves hands-on equipment commissioning and problem-solving at JOA and customer sites. The role requires willingness to travel for company business, including approximately 20% domestic and international travel. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship or transfer is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent academic and practical experience.
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot equipment and processes and implement solutions.
• Proficiency in complex software for design, problem-solving, and documentation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present findings in a group setting.
• Ability to collaborate within a team and provide work direction for key tasks.
• Ability to work a full day on a computer.
• Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Proficiency in using hand tools and monitoring/testing equipment.
• Occasional ability to climb a ladder and maneuver into tight spaces.
• Ability to work in a loud environment without air conditioning during machine commissioning and problem-solving.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, including safety shoes, glasses, and ear protection.
• Must be willing to travel for company business, including up to approximately 20% international and domestic travel.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.; the employer is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Nice To Haves

• 2–5 years of applicable experience in converting equipment system design.
• Project Management Certification is desirable, with PMI-based project management competence.

Responsibilities

• Professionally manage major projects within defined budget, scope, and schedule, including commercial equipment, process and technology development, and internal initiatives.
• Conduct project planning and review meetings to define action plans, resource plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and contingency plans.
• Lead strategic initiatives focused on technology and process improvement action plans.
• Drive continuous improvement within business operations.
• Present JOA technology or project updates to key stakeholders professionally.
• Lead hands-on scientific-based problem-solving initiatives during equipment commissioning at JOA and customer sites.
• Develop team members to support succession of critical knowledge and skill sets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time