Sr. Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional teams to execute multiple complex projects. This role ensures requirements are clear, develops and maintains project schedules & budgets, coordinates resources, and drives necessary actions via internal processes. This role communicates program status to all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

Leading cross-functional teams to execute multiple complex projects; Ensuring requirements are clear and maintaining project schedules and budgets; Coordinating resources and driving necessary actions via internal processes; Independently leading cross-functional project teams without direct authority, setting clear expectations and holding team members accountable for deliverables; Managing multiple projects concurrently, balancing priorities and shared resources across the project portfolio; Ensuring project requirements are clearly defined and executable; Preparing project schedules with project resources and challenging opportunities for parallel or accelerated work; Facilitating team meetings, distributing meeting minutes, and reporting on action item status, risks and decisions; Identifying potential project risks and assisting to develop/implement strategies to minimize impact; Managing project scope and the change process, assessing schedule, cost and quality impacts before approval; Developing and managing project budgets (capital and expense), tracking actual versus planned spend, and supporting business case and return-on-investment analysis; Establishing and reporting project performance metrics to senior leadership, escalating issues with recommended solutions; Adhering to established processes and recommending process improvements; Researching and implementing best practices for project management; Communicating program status to all levels of the organization

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management or related field; Minimum 5 years project management experience in a manufacturing or other technical environment, with at least 2 years independently leading projects; Expert project management skills, demonstrated success with leading projects to deliver quality outcomes on schedule and budget; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands; Excellent interpersonal skills necessary for communication and negotiation, having the ability to lead and influence without direct authority; Effectively communicate and work with all levels of an organization; Excellent problem-solving skills, able to logically break down problems or change requests and identify solutions; Excellent organizational and planning skills, highly organized, and a quick learner; Proactively looks for opportunities to improve outcomes in both projects and processes

Nice to have

PMP preferred; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, or equivalent continuous improvement training

Benefits

Annual bonus on gross income (averaged 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 career ladders program; Tuition assistance to pursue 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 anniversary