Description

This position is responsible for managing complex technical projects from initiation through completion, ensuring projects meet budget, schedule, and scope requirements. The role involves working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver effective technical solutions and manage changes in process, policy, and strategy. 

Qualified candidates can apply directly on the Ascentec’s website. 

Requirements

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects, ensuring they meet established timeframes, specifications, and budgets. 
• Develop product configurations and methods utilizing Epicor ERP system. 
• Manage project risks, including timely identification, assessment, and mitigation strategies. 
• Coordinate and lead project meetings to ensure clear communication of project statuses, milestones, and expectations across all stakeholders. 
• Implement project management best practices using tools like MS Project or similar to track progress and manage resources. 
• Facilitate collaboration across functional teams to ensure alignment and efficient execution of project objectives. 
• Manage the scope of projects, including overseeing the change request process and ensuring any changes are documented, approved, and implemented effectively. 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE AND TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 
• Certifications: Certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is highly preferred. 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum of five years of project management experience in a technical environment. 
• Proven track record of managing large, complex projects with cross-functional teams. 
• Experience in using project management software (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana). 

TECHNICAL SKILLS: 

• Strong technical acumen with the ability to understand and interpret technical specifications and requirements. 
• Knowledge of ERP systems and their application in project management. 
• Familiarity with agile and traditional project management methodologies. 
• Analyze drawings, design models, and sketches to determine dimensions and configuration related to shop processes, customer specifications, and machine capabilities.

LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION: 

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide teams. 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, capable of working constructively with all stakeholders including team members, management, and external partners. 
• Analytical Skills: 
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to anticipate risks and devise contingency plans. 
• Capacity to analyze complex data and reports to make effective decisions. 

ADAPTABILITY: 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities. 
• Resilient in managing the dynamic nature of technical projects and capable of performing under pressure.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-Starter / Self-Motivated / Flexible / Detail Oriented
• Reliable and dependable
• Positive customer focused attitude
• Enjoys fast pace and rapidly changing environment
• Honest with good integrity
• Professional demeanor and respectful to people in all situations
• Flexible and willing to help others as needs and tasks change often
• Team player

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• In a typical day the employee will spend time in the office and on the production floor.
• May on a regular basis walk, bend and lift up to 1 pound.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

COMPENSATION / BENEFITS:

• Competitive compensation package DOE
• Flexible paid time off
• Paid medical coverage
• Paid short and long-term disability coverage
• 401K with matching company funds
• Applicant must be able to pass a drug screen and background check