Project Manager

DescriptionSummary:

The Project Manager:

Manages, plans, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters
Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects
Establishes work plans requiring multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of a project and milestone to ensure scope is delivered to meet requirements
Leads the successful onboarding of new products, equipment and customers and adheres to established schedules, specifications, and budgets
Work collaboratively with program/account managers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders to coordinate and drive program initiatives

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following:

Oversee and coordinate the successful onboarding of new products, equipment, customers, and programs
Confer with project staff to outline work plan, to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority, and obtain team buy-in on plan
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Collaborate with Product Engineering to facilitate preparation of cost estimates and budgets for new programs, considering equipment costs, installation expenses, and ongoing maintenance requirements
Confer with project personnel to escalate issues to drive resolution
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedules or plans as required
Identify and manage risks and issues to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with customers’ expectations
Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and identify and discuss any potential project problems.
Prepare project reports for management, client, or others
Communicate with management on a regular basis regarding the status of the project(s), risk, or issues
Forecast potential schedule delays and develop alternate plans to support initial commitment
Participate in customer meetings as required
Participate in strategy and planning sessions focusing on expanding Hynes’ products and services
Other duties as assigned

QualificationsQualification Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
Effective communication and team building skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment and evolving priorities

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in related field required
Five (5) plus years of related experience required
Three (3) plus years of related experience in a manufacturing environment
PMP Certification - Project Management Professional Certification preferred
Experience in rollout of Metal Fabrication Products, Equipment or Tooling (e.g. roll forming, stamping, extrusion, machining, welding) a plus

Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint
MS Project or other relevant Project Management Tools

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Work Environment: Manufacturing and mill environment, office (some travel required)

Competencies: Adaptability, Building Trust, Business Acumen, Change Management, Conflict Management, Communication, Continuous Learning and Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Customer/Client Focus, Diplomacy, Initiative, Leadership, Managing Work, Negotiating, Planning and Organizing, Problem Resolution, Resilience, Results Orientation, Teamwork, Work Standards