Project Manager

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Summary/Objective/Role:

Under supervision of PMO Manager, the Project Manager is accountable for assignments of varying priority to multiple stakeholders. Individuals in this role must be able to evaluate new requests and integrate them into their current work schedule along with existing priorities. The individual must be able to produce the results outlined on their work schedule to meet the full requirements of the client. The position has responsibility for determining operational feasibility by evaluating analysis, problem definition, requirements, solution development, and proposed solutions. Will manage entire life cycle of projects through development and execution of scope and schedule, effective resource planning, maintaining profitability, and strong leadership.

Requirements:

1. Must possess one of the following:
   1. Bachelor’s degree in an accredited relevant discipline and have at least have 2 years of relevant experience.
   2. Associate’s degree in an accredited relevant discipline and have at least have 4 years of relevant experience.
   3. Minimum 5 years of relevant experience as a project manager
2. Travel Required

Essential Functions:

1. Interpret and advise others on project bid specifications and other detailed specifications.
2. System Design:
   1. Research and understand commercially available control hardware and instrumentation.
   2. Manage the specification of commercially available control hardware and instrumentation.
3. Coordinate with other engineers and equipment suppliers to ensure design intent and cost effectiveness of delivery are achieved.
4. Lead other engineers, technicians and clients to design, set up and perform system functionality tests on equipment in our facility, and at client sites to verify proper system operation.

1. Demonstrate understanding of Ethernet Network design and deployment including hardware, software, and security.
2. Develop detailed system documentation for the construction and installation of key system equipment.
   1. Understand fundamentals of PDA’s electrical drawing packages and manage the design expectations for PDA projects.
   2. Create, direct others, and review project documentation (IO lists, RAILs, FATs/SATs, SOWs, FDS, operations manuals, etc.).
   3. Create and direct others on development of equipment and system submittals.
   4. Oversee the development of detailed system documentation for the construction and installation of key system equipment.
   5. Produce effective and accurate written documents, reports, and technical memorandums.
3. Project Management:
   1. Conduct internal and external Kick-off meetings with all key stakeholders in order to announce the start of the project, review the overall project plan and gain consensus.
   2. Ability to manage the project team in the evaluation and selection of control system strategies to meet clients’ needs.
   3. Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the project plan, aligning the stakeholders and team members
   4. Implement the approved actions and workarounds required to mitigate project risk events in order to minimize the impact of the risks on the project
   5. Direct the execution of all project task as defined in the project plan in order to achieve the project goals.
   6. Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated, reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan, and facilitate client acceptance.
   7. Maintain project controls that accurately reflect completed work against project plans, schedules and budgets, and ensure user/management involvement at appropriate milestones.
   8. Ensures users/clients are provided professional, courteous, and timely support and service.
   9. Effective use of project scheduling software to accurately manage schedule throughout project life cycle.
   10. Demonstrate strong project control and knowledge to project team & clients from project kickoff through onsite startup activities.
   11. Identify and assign appropriate resources for all project phases/tasks.
   12. Manage and deliver profitable projects while maintaining schedules and delivering on clients’ expectations

1. Regularly report on project status, milestones and roadblocks to PMO Manager.
2. Work closely with Project/Account Managers on client-specific initiatives.
3. Perform liaison duties between internal departments in the areas of systems design, resource planning, and scheduling.
4. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Demonstrate proficiency with PCs, operating systems, and MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Office 365, Teams, MS Project).
2. Demonstrate client focused attitude.
3. Must possess excellent interpersonal, communication, documentation, presentation and computer skills. Works in a team-based environment and exchanges technical information with management, technical support personnel, and equipment vendors.
4. Must be self-directed and resourceful, detail oriented and able to manage multiple priorities.
5. Ability to interact with all levels of internal staff, clients and vendors
6. Ability to effectively balance trial and error, vendor resources, technical documents, and co-workers to oversee implementing solutions to technical problems.
7. Ability to identify key project team members by defining roles and responsibilities to create project structure.
8. Ability to record detailed client requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders in order to establish the project deliverables, using requirement-gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) and the project charter.
9. Ability to measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identify and quantify any variances, perform any required corrective actions, and communicate to all stakeholders.
10. Willingness to apply additional effort and time as required by a project or deadline.
11. Full understanding of company standards and fully complies with them.
12. Ability to demonstrate and promote safe working practices at all times, including, reporting of and/or correction of safety hazards.
13. Effectively contribute to the improvement of team performance by building team cohesiveness, leading, mentoring, training and motivating others.

1. Demonstrate understanding of manufacturing processes with a strong understanding of packaged food processes.
2. Demonstrate knowledge in the following processes:
   1. Packaging Line Control
   2. Packaging Equipment
   3. Water/Waste Water processes
   4. Batching
   5. CIP

Competencies:

1. Decision Making
2. Communication
3. Conflict Management
4. Problem Solving/Analysis
5. Execution
6. Planning & Adaptability
7. Resource Management
8. Project Management

Physical Demands:

Must possess ability to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to visit various client and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Finger dexterity needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard and to operate standard office equipment. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although prolonged standing and walking and the ability to climb ramps, stairs, and ladders may be required when traveling or on client site. May occasionally require the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 40 pounds or heavier weights with assistance and/or the use of proper equipment.

Other Duties:

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.