Project Specialist - Broken Arrow, OK

Hubbell Incorporated•Broken Arrow, OK

About The Position

The Project Specialist leads and coordinates capital and engineering projects in a manufacturing environment, managing work from concept through completion and aligning execution with business goals and timelines. The role coordinates across internal stakeholders—including production, operations, and legal—and external vendors, and supports project decisions, process improvement, and production handoffs. The specialist develops and maintains project schedules, tracks budgets and expenditures, prepares stakeholder and leadership updates, and maintains project documentation such as work instructions and scopes of work. The position also supports purchasing and vendor payments through purchase requisitions and purchase orders, including SAP project milestone invoicing. Additional duties include participating in Rapid Improvement Events, maintaining organized project files, and supporting project execution through domestic travel and extended time on the production floor. Use of SolidWorks to review drawings and models is preferred.

Requirements

Three to five years of project management experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Strong time-management and organizational abilities.
Effective communication skills across organizational levels and with external partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Experience writing technical documentation such as work instructions and scopes of work.
Ability to build interpersonal relationships and work with diverse teams.
Team-oriented attitude and willingness to learn and grow.
Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
Occasional travel, stated as 4–6 weeks annually.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with SAP or other ERP business systems; SAP is preferred.
Ability to use SolidWorks to review drawings and models.
Experience applying systems-thinking project management methodology to streamline interdepartmental teams.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through completion, aligning them with business goals and timelines.
Engage key stakeholders at process decision gates and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
Develop and maintain project timelines using Gantt charts and other project planning tools.
Track project budgets and expenditures.
Prepare project updates for stakeholders and leadership, including production hand-off presentations.
Coordinate with production, operations, legal, and external vendors to advance projects.
Create and maintain work instructions, scopes of work, and other detailed project documentation.
Assist with process improvement initiatives using analytical and problem-solving skills.
Maintain organized files and documentation for engineering and capital projects.
Create purchase requisitions and monitor vendor purchase orders.
Manage purchase orders and invoicing in SAP for project milestone payments.
Participate in Rapid Improvement Events by managing initiatives and coordinating cross-functional department resources.
Travel to support project execution and vendor coordination.
Spend extended periods on the production floor to support project alignment and execution.
Remain open to personal and professional development opportunities.