What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at Briess Malt & Ingredients Co.?
JOB SUMMARY:
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
- Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
- Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
- Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
- Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
- Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments if necessary during project cycle.
- Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
- Track project milestones and deliverables.
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
- Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3–5 years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
- Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.