Sr. Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager leads cross-functional teams in executing multiple complex projects. The role clarifies requirements, develops and maintains project schedules and budgets, coordinates resources, drives actions through internal processes, and communicates program status to all levels of the organization. The position independently leads teams without direct authority, manages competing priorities across a project portfolio, oversees project scope and change control, tracks project performance, and identifies opportunities to improve project and organizational processes. The ideal candidate demonstrates Alto-Shaam’s High FIVE values: Highest Quality, Win Together as a Family, Unleash the Innovative Spirit, Be a Helpful Voice, and Every Individual Makes an Impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of project-management experience in a manufacturing or other technical environment.
- At least 2 years of independently leading projects.
- Expert project-management skills and demonstrated success delivering quality project outcomes on schedule and within budget.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to lead and influence without direct authority.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with all levels of an organization.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, including the ability to logically break down problems or change requests and identify solutions.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills; highly organized and a quick learner.
- Proactively seek opportunities to improve project and process outcomes.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or equivalent continuous-improvement training, is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Independently lead cross-functional project teams without direct authority, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for deliverables.
- Manage multiple projects concurrently, balancing priorities and shared resources across the project portfolio.
- Ensure project requirements are clearly defined and executable.
- Prepare project schedules with project resources, establish deliverable timelines, and identify opportunities for parallel or accelerated work.
- Facilitate team meetings, distribute minutes, and report action-item status, risks, and decisions to project teams and stakeholders.
- Identify potential project risks and assist in developing and implementing strategies to minimize their impact.
- Manage project scope and the change process, assessing proposed changes for schedule, cost, and quality impacts before approval.
- Develop and manage capital and expense project budgets, track actual versus planned spending, and support business-case and return-on-investment analysis.
- Establish and report project performance metrics, including schedule adherence, budget variance, milestone completion, and risk status.
- Conduct regular status reviews with senior leadership and escalate issues with recommended solutions.
- Adhere to established processes and recommend process improvements.
- Research and implement project-management best practices.
Benefits
- Annual bonus on gross income, averaging 15% over the past five years.
- Low-cost premiums for full-coverage healthcare with wellness participation.
- 11 paid holidays and generous earned PTO.
- Advancement opportunities through the career ladders program.
- Tuition assistance for pursuing a degree or certification.
- Fitness reimbursement for gym memberships, classes, or training sessions.
- Biannual performance reviews with yearly merit increases.
- Annual free lunch with the company president to celebrate work anniversaries.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
