Project Manager

ZEISS Group•Wixom, MI

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 180 years?! Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles ever-changing environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 46,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team! This position is a hybrid role and is located at our facility in Wixom, MI. A Project Manager 1 (PM) is responsible for managing all activities related to delivering a customer “turnkey” project. The PM is typically active beginning with the receipt of PO and has primary responsibility for managing the scope of work, deliverables, timeline, resources, and budget from start to close. Project Manager responsibilities also cross over with account management and project proposals. Leader – The project manager Leads cross functional teams through project from inception to completion Owner – The project manager Champions, Owns and Drives the project Focused – The project manager will be responsible for multiple projects running at various phases simultaneously; must have the ability to focus and prioritize work while planning ahead to keep project teams on target Organized – The project manager Organizes and maintains all project data, schedules, and other related information Continuous Improvement – The project manager Improves standards, templates and processes with lessons learned from past experiences and projects

Requirements

BS degree in an engineering discipline is preferred; equivalent project management work related experience may be considered.
2 - 4 years of Project Management experience in a related industry desired
Experience with Microsoft Project or equivalent Project Management software.
Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
Qualified to work with ITAR data

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in a fast-paced high-pressure environment
Ability to interface effectively with customers at many levels in their organizations.
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent Microsoft Office skills
Experience with Wrike, SAP, or Salesforce is helpful.
Experience with automation systems used in automotive, aerospace, or medical manufacturing industries preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and run the project kick-off meetings for both internal and external parties at launch of new project
Understand and manage the scope of the work
Creates and maintains project timelines, issues, milestones & technical gates
Participate and lead in project Gates as necessary
Enter and maintain budgeted costs and actual costs in the Job Cost Module within the ERP system
Issue purchase requisitions for sub-contracted products and services. Orders long lead time items early, align lead + shipping times and project gates
Manage indirect resources both internal and external, to meet deliverables and timelines accordingly
Schedule and attend meetings with the customer to review progress as needed to assure customer satisfaction.
Maintain project – tracking reports
Utilize Project Planning and Operations ERP tools
Track and align scheduled equipment and material deliveries
Participate in creating proposals and Gate A approval meetings as needed
Keep projects within scope of work, on schedule, and on budget
Drive open items and impasses to a resolution
Obtain proof of delivery from internal departments
Supports quoting, early concept development and related cost/time estimates
Interface between off site team(s) and customer during integration, installations and final commissioning
Inform teams in a timely manner of scheduling or engineering changes and other new or updated information
Lead regular meetings both internally and externally to keep teams closely aligned from project kick off through completion
Build long lasting customer relationships while conveying important timing plans, critical path tasks, and ensuring customer satisfaction
Obtain proof of delivery from internal departments
Deliver an amazing product experience thru great project planning and execution that instills a trust in our customers, and an eagerness to work with us again
Other duties as required