Associate Development Project Manager

At Outform Group, our guiding philosophy is Dare To Innovate.

Outform Group specializes in creating tangible consumer engagements that elevate, connect and humanize brand experiences. We unite leading experts in research, strategy, design, innovation and manufacturing, who work together to create unforgettable brand experiences.

Lean, interdisciplinary teams work in close collaboration with clients, helping them to solve their user’s biggest problems. Our user-centric, data-driven approach focuses on creating a seamless experience across different environments.

Position Summary

The Associate Development Project Manager is responsible for managing and developing permanent display projects/jobs initiated by our Sales team. It is the DM’s responsibility to disseminate the information from Sales and to lead the development of the project/job from beginning to end.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project specifications from the information received from sales (requirement gathering, materials needed, setting expectations, timelines, budget).
• Manage all project/jobs concurrently including project planning, budget, execution, timing, functionality, quality, cost, communication, and documentation.
• Develop the project from the prototype through production.
• Order and purchase all materials needed in the timeframe required for the project/job.
• Oversee all aspects of manufacturing process to ensure project specifications and quality requirements are met.
• Negotiate with outside vendors for best project costing with quality and lead time considerations.
• Act as liaison between key areas (account management, purchasing, engineering, and manufacturing). This includes documenting all orders for the plant and working directly with engineering on drawings so they understand what is needed from the engineers and be able to interpret it to the manufacturing group where they will manufacturer and make the display.
• Data Entry in ERP System, finalizing and uploading Bills of Materials (BOM).
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong time management and budgeting skills are a must.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and build prototypes.
• Strong in MS Office.
• Advanced user in MS Excel is a nice to have.
• Experience working in ERP - MS Dynamics 365 is a nice to have.
• Strong knowledge of different manufacturing and fabrication methods of various materials (acrylic, metal, wood, etc.).
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, twist, reach and stand for long periods of time, as required.
• Must be able to work in the office and in the plant, as needed.
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs.
  
  

Characteristics

• Strategic and innovative thinker, excelling with a high degree of autonomy in entrepreneurial environments.
• Great communicator who can distill powerful messages that resonate with clients.
• Proactive and able to command respect through intelligence, hard work, and persistence.
• Problem-solver, with a consistent track record of flawless project execution.
• Personal passion and fervor for utilizing enabling technologies.
• Strong organizational skills, and the ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to drive decision-making.
• Continuous and thoughtful listener, able to learn from clients and leverage input.
• Strong personal work ethic focused on high priority issues; action and results oriented.
• Some travel required (up to 10%).