Project Manager

Join the Logoplaste Team!

Logoplaste is currently seeking to hire a Project Manager, to join the team in Plainfield, IL.

Responsibilities:

Project Management Activities

• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
• Track project milestones and derivable
• Executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Identifies clear objectives, resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
• Manages the due time for each task and promote action plans to keep project on track
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project.
• Define project scope, goals and deliverables
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client.
• Effectively applies ILab methodology and enforces project standards.
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Minimizes our exposure and risk on project.
• Ensures project documents are complete, up to date, and stored appropriately
• Acts proactively , gathering information to propose alternatives
• Takes the right decisions, even if they are controversial at the moment
• Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations and meetings
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, supporting plants or visit suppliers
  

Project Accounting

• Draft and submit budget proposals. Review them when necessary.
• Manages project budget.
• Determines appropriate revenue, ensures timely and accurate invoicing.
• Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
• Analyzes project profitability, revenue and margins.
  

Technical Competencies:

Financial Management

• Understands our pricing model and billing procedures.
• Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability and margins.
  

Business Development

• Identifies business development and look closely to sales opportunities.
• Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.
  

Technical Understanding

• Possesses general understanding in the area of rigid plastic packaging development and production.
• Understands Internet, Intranet and ILab softwares.
• Possesses a deep understanding of ILab capabilities.
• Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on our area.
• Possesses knowledge in quality management, food contact legislation, logistics & marketing
  

Communication

• Fluent in English, spoken and written
• Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
• Holds regular status meetings with project team.
• Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
• Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely manner.
• Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
  

Professional Qualities:

Leadership

• Challenges others to develop themselves
• Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
• Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
• Possesses good understanding of teams (human resources) management
• Delegate tasks and responsabilities to appropriate personnel
  

Teamwork

• Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential.
• Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. 25
• Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members.
• Mitigates team conflict and communication problems.
  

Client Management

• Manages day-to-day client interaction.
• Sets and manages client expectations.
• Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that promote client ties.
• Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions.
• Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.
  

Organizational Responsabilities

• Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions.
• Leads internal teams/task forces
• Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures
• Ability to effectively priorize and execute tasks in a high-pressure enviroment

Logoplaste is an equal opportunities employer, where the foundation of our culture and our drive is based on Diversity & Inclusion. At Logoplaste we are all unique and different, everyone is accepted and respected for who they are. This is our strength.

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