Technical Project Manager IV

Nikkiso Cryogenic Industries•Santa Ana, CA

9d•$100,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Working within the Nikkiso ACD Project Management Department and reporting to the Manager, Project Management, the Project Manager is responsible for full life cycle project management for a variety of customers. The Project Manager ensures project scope is established and resources are properly allocated so that complete customer satisfaction is achieved and project deliverables are met within budget in a timely manner. This position is based at Nikkiso ACD located in Santa Ana, CA.

Requirements

Must possess exceptional communication and presentation skills
Advanced knowledge of project management standards and best practices
Must possess data management and problem-solving expertise
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Experience with performance management and ability to evaluate situations quickly and accurately
Skilled in motivating fellow team members to excel
Experience resolving conflicts and promoting organizational effectiveness
Must have change management and customer relations management experience
Excellent negotiation skills are a must
Five years engineering product/project management experience required
Bachelor’s degree

Nice To Haves

Aerospace or manufacturing experience preferred
PMP certification is preferred
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be accepted
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above are typically acquired through the levels of education and experience listed. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides an applicant with the listed knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job, may be accepted.

Responsibilities

Identifies project stakeholders and determine their needs and expectations
Coordinates all project management activities on assigned projects with focus on managing schedule, budget, and risks and their mitigations
Plans, schedules, conducts, and coordinates assigned project work; monitors work to ensure on-time release and delivery
Performs cost accounting and risk/opportunity management
Ensures extensive regular contact with assigned project clients and equipment vendors is met
Participates in client/contractor meetings and resolves project management issues
Ensures project documentation is complete, current, and stored appropriately
Ensures effective communication and coordination of project requirements pertaining to assigned projects between all Nikkiso disciplines and all other project participants
Generates project schedules, project budgets, statement of work, and customer status reports
Generates project status updates monthly and manages day-to-day project communication to clients
Implements and tracks project budgets and schedules
Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements
Effectively applies methodology and enforces project standards
Creates and executes project work plans
Communicates with customers and internal team, revising work plans to meet changing needs and/or requirements