What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Project Manager position at DEKA Research & Development?
DEKA Research & Development has a great opportunity for a self-motivated Junior Project Manager looking to make a difference within our Quality Operations team. This position will work closely with our Engineering Project Managers to assist in driving the delivery of aggressive goals, managing inspection schedules, and resources for a critical business unit within DEKA. This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven, high energy, detailed-oriented, self-starter with strong communication, and organizational skills..
How you will make an impact as a Junior Project Manager:
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
How you will make an impact as a Junior Project Manager:
- Assist with daily project activities to achieve results while solving constraint challenges and upholding high performance standards
- Help organize inspection priorities based on project goals and constraints
- Ensure clear communication and alignment of inspection objectives across a diverse set of project teams
- Work closely with Project Management to drive project schedules and resolve roadblocks across all DEKA projects regarding inspection needs
- Must have at least an Associates degree (Bachelor’s degree is preferred)
- Must have 1-3 years of experience in an administrative role or similar
- Must have experience in a fast paced environment managing schedules, project resources, and utilizing various computer programs
- Ability to be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and capable of juggling multiple activities at the same time
- High energy, drive, commitment, self-initiative, and perseverance to drive projects forward to completion
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the desire to work in a collaborative environment
- Ability to build strong relationships and rapport with many engineers and project leaders across DEKA
- Data Entry experience is a plus
- Experience in a technical environment is a plus
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research & Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.
Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.