Senior Global Project Manager

A global manufacturer in advanced injection moulding is expanding its site in Asheboro, North Carolina. The facility supports the healthcare, medical device, and consumer sectors, delivering high-precision components for leading global brands. With capabilities in automation, cleanroom manufacturing, and complex assembly, the team operates in a highly regulated environment focused on quality, compliance, and operational excellence. This is a strong opportunity to join a growing organisation offering exposure to advanced manufacturing and a collaborative, fast-paced culture.

About the Role

Overall responsibility for planning, verifying execution of the plan, escalating problems, and completing objectives of projects according to constraints and with high levels of customer satisfaction at multiple international manufacturing facilities. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party suppliers to deliver projects according to the plan. Communicating threats and successes to key stakeholders, including project team and executives. Managing multiple projects simultaneously. Adhering to governance framework. Contributing to PM tool and process development and professional community. Coaching and mentoring others.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage project development during the entire project life cycle.
• Develop project Statement of Work, assemble a project team, and clearly define project deliverables and resource requirements.
• Develop full-scale project timelines and manage leveraging project management toolkits.
• Document risks, assess, and develop response strategies leveraging risk register toolkit.
• Serve as a central point of contact for the customer and key stakeholders.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with customers, team members, and other stakeholders.
• Capture and distribute project records including notes and related documents.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path requirements.
• Escalate project risks and/or failures with the project team.
• Perform ongoing maintenance of project document archives.
• Ensure project work complies with practices, policies, expectations, and standard operating procedures.
• Demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and complete ownership of project success.
• Maintain an active role within Project Management professional community by regularly attending conferences and training sessions.
• Assist in the growth of business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Coaching and mentoring of others during onboarding of Project Managers.
• Develop and update Project Management toolkits and processes.
• Managing special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical or business field or combination of education, skills, and experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in a Project Management role is required.
• Injection molding, contract manufacturing, or closely related industry experience is required.
• Medical device experience is strongly preferred.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.
• Direct customer interaction experience is required.
• Strong computer skills including MS Word, Excel, Project, and Teams are required.
• Experience with Smartsheet’s or other project management information software is preferred. PMP certification is required (or must be obtained within 6 months).
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently and clearly.
• Balanced hybrid (onsite and offsite) work at management discretion.
• Occasional domestic travel and infrequent (but possible) international travel to other manufacturing facilities or customer sites.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Smartsheet’s or other project management information software is preferred.