Project Manager

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Radian Research is an employee-owned innovative technology company with an engaging and participative work environment. We provide Electric Meter Testing Instruments, Systems, Software and Services to Electric Utility Companies, Electric Meter Manufacturers and National Metrology Institutes for Engineering, Laboratory, Shop and Site applications. Radian provides both portable and primary energy reference standards unequaled in accuracy, stability, and reliability. The focus of Radian is our customer, and the heart of Radian is our team. We recognize and value the 3 Cs of Radian’s culture: Customer-centric focus, continuous improvement mindset, and care for our Customer, company, community, and for each other.

Department Summary: RADIAN’s Engineering Department located across three locations (Lafayette IN, Pearl MS, and Knoxville TN) is responsible for researching, designing, developing, and supporting new and sustaining products, instruments, systems, software and services providing solutions for applications at Electric Utilities, Meter Manufacturers, and Laboratories across the globe. 

Position Summary: The Project Manager will manage RADIAN engineering projects, to ensure project goals are achieved in a timely manner.  They will lead the planning and development of all project deliverables, and actively create and maintain a visual dashboard of all projects while working directly with the engineering team and with team members of other departments.  They will play a key role in maintaining project management procedures. 

Responsibilities:  

·         Ensure the project scope is adequately defined and project executed to address scope/objectives of project

·         Ensure that appropriate estimates of time, cost, and resources (with associated details captured) are prepared and maintained for project efforts

·         Establish & maintain a detail project schedule(s)/workplan(s) within tool needed for scheduling, tracking and monitoring project progress/results

·         Communicate/report project status including financial performance throughout project lifecycle

·         Ensure that project approach deploys adequate quality assurance techniques in accordance with Radian Research standards

·         Obtain project approvals of key milestone deliverables in accordance to the Radian Research project governance standards (e.g., Phase-Gates reviews)

·         Work closely with Manager – RD&E to assign resources to project(s) and review resource utilization throughout the project(s)

·         Timely identify, track, manage and resolve project issues and risks

·         Coordinate with Purchasing for appropriate estimates on vendor requirements and lead times.

·         Other duties as assigned

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, or Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent experience.

Experience:  

• 5 years Project Management

·         Demonstrating use of Project Management tools for clear visibility of all projects

• Defining content, organization and flow of project or sub-project deliverables
• Assigning project responsibilities to members of a project team and providing assistance required to ensure successful completion of individual project tasks
• Motivating staff to achieve project objectives, promoting teamwork
• Defining, managing and meeting stakeholder expectations
• Developing project workplans
• Monitoring task progress and taking actions to resolve issues
• Identifying and monitoring project risks
• Maintaining required project records
• Correctly, effectively, and efficiently using AI tools

Knowledge of:  

·         Project Management terminology, concepts, processes, and tools

·         Project Management practices & methodologies

·         Basic managerial accounting/controls

Skilled at:  

·         Communicating timely, accurately, clearly, concisely, the right information at the right time to the correct entities.

·         Taking ownership & accountability for actions and results

·         Conveying a sense of urgency

·         Meeting deadlines without compromising quality & accuracy

·         Setting realistic goals, prioritizes appropriately and follows through

·         Persistence in the face of obstacles & resolves issues as they arise

·         Utilizing project management software such as Microsoft Project

·         Creating and presenting reports and charts to stakeholders

Desirable Qualifications:  

·         PMP certification

·         Ability to successfully lead team project meetings

·         Positive interpersonal skills

·         Enjoys and embraces supported accountability

·         Enthusiasm for RADIAN and its products

·         Ability to work independently and as part of a team

·         Excels in a fast-paced environment

·         High degree of accuracy, integrity, and honesty with strong attention to detail

• Corporate database tools (i.e. NAV, SAP)

·         Willingness to be hands on to support projects and the business

·         Flexibility in work requirements, routines, and schedules.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Please be advised U.S. Citizen / U.S. Resident is a requirement of the position. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.