Senior Project Manager

Libbey•Toledo, OH

22h

About The Position

At Libbey, we are MAKERS, contributing to the making of the finest glass and tabletop products. Your valuable impact makes a difference, living our legacy and shaping our future. The Senior Project Manager, reporting to the Senior Director of Manufacturing Technology, is responsible for the development of innovative and continuous improvement projects, as well as the overall management and safe completion of projects within time, budget, and scope. This individual works directly within the Manufacturing Technology Office and with cross-functional teams and associates throughout the organization, outside partners, and vendors to deliver value-added business solutions meeting Libbey’s purpose-driven strategy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field, is required.
5+ years of Project Management experience preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to speak to technical-level staff and summarize communications for executive presentation.
Familiarity with project management software tools such as MS Project, Primavera or One Plan to effectively manage, monitor and control project activities.
Works well with others in an integrated team environment.
Self-motivated.
Ability to facilitate interactive project planning sessions with cross-functional teams.
Excellent documentation skills.
Demonstrated success in medium and large-scale, cross-functional/complex projects.
Ability to influence without authority.
Problem Solving/Troubleshooting – Proven ability to resolve challenging business or technical issues with minimal assistance. Must execute efficient course of action for resolution of multiple stakeholder issues.
Multitasking - Ability to engage in and contribute to several initiatives in a concurrent fashion. Work closely with variety of cross-functional stakeholders to contribute to the planning and prioritizing of initiatives.
Business Acumen – Possess knowledge of business best practice and Libbey’s enterprise strategic vision.
Accountability - Must be able to follow direction and complete assigned tasks on time.
Ability to conduct efficient and effective project meetings through a variety of settings with a combined audience both in-person and remotely (via video conferencing).
Proven agility in managing/balancing priorities and ability to apply expert judgement.
Ability to travel occasionally, 10% or less.

Responsibilities

Manage a small team of project team leaders to execute projects while leading larger scope projects.
Manage CapEx projects through established processes and procedures by utilizing common project management tools.
Responsible for Leading and supporting the project management execution of projects.
Lead Project Approval Committee cadenced meetings.
Assist in the development of detailed project charters and detailed project plans to establish target expectations.
Develop project schedules and milestones using appropriate tools.
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
Monitor and control project budget, schedule, and resources.
Facilitate all project communication processes.
Lead project status meetings and prepare regular Project Status Reports.
Ensure assigned resources are informed, supported and accountable for target milestone dates.
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors/partners.
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
Manage changes to project scope, project schedule and project costs through appropriate levels of approval.
Create and maintain project documentation including but not limited to; project plan, communication plan, change management log, actional item log, meeting records, project decisions, etc.
Set, update, and continually manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders.
Conduct project “Lessons learned” meetings and create recommendations report for continuous improvement.
Participate in the development of best practices and tools for project management.
Lead, influence and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose (living our legacy, shaping our future and winning as one).
Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive, make us better and fuel ideas/innovations to ensure our long-term success.