Project Manager (Contract)

Job Description

As a contract Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing operational improvements across our manufacturing facilities. You will be responsible for selecting and implementing new technologies and process. This includes managing the project schedule and key deliverables. Your efforts will enable our manufacturing plants to operate more efficiently and cost effectively.

Role Responsibilities:

• Plans, schedules and leads manufacturing projects from conception to completion. Serves as the single point of contact for assigned projects
• Manages and recommends people resources for projects and provides progress reporting
• Researches and identifies all project needs and ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and cost
• Monitors project and team performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additions
• Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to project sponsors, end users and management. May lead budget development and evaluation
• May provide senior departmental leadership with regular status and progress updates
• Communicates with team on matters related to the project, which may include resource, timing or scope changes 
• Participates in negotiations with internal or external clients
• As part of project team, manages vendor relationships including conducting planning sessions with vendors and service providers to define project scope and relay performance expectations and performance feedback

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering with 3 years of experience
• Functional user of Oracle and Project
• Familiar with SCADA, computerized maintenance systems (eMaint), and manufacturing process monitoring, manufacturing execution systems (MES)
• Capable of working with manufacturing personnel to understand needs and complete discovery for hardware and software optimization

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrate ability to complete projects per plan and work within a team environment
• Demonstrate organized approach in maintaining/tracking deliverables/tasks
• Strong communication skills (verbal/written)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project
• Demonstrate ability to lead and influence across the organization without direct line authority
• Demonstrate ability to rapidly accommodate/adapt to program changes, as well as changes in priority
• PMP certification
• Working knowledge of ERP system (Oracle, SAP or equivalent)

Benefits: Health care insurance benefits available first of the month following 60 days of employment. Thirty (30) hours worked per week must be averaged in order to maintain coverage. 401k enrollment is available per the Secure Act guidelines. Earned Sick and Safe time is accrued and can be used per the State of MN guidelines.