Project Manager

Summary:

The Project Manager:

• Manages, plans, and coordinates activities of projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters.
• Reviews project proposals or plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
• Establishes work plans and multi-disciplinary staffing for each phase of a project and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel.
• Leads the successful onboarding of new products, equipment and customers and adheres to established schedules, specifications, and budgets.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Includes the following:

• Oversee and coordinate the successful on-boarding of new products, equipment, customers, and programs.
• Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority.
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Collaborate with Product Engineering to prepare cost estimates and budgets for new programs, considering equipment costs, installation expenses, and ongoing maintenance requirements.
• Confer with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems.
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modified schedules or plans as required.
• Identify and manage risks and issues to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget and in line with customers expectations.
• Communicate regularly with customers and vendors to arrange meetings, confirm program schedules, and identify and discuss any potential project problems.
• Manage subcontractors and their workforce.
• Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.
• Communicate with management on a regular basis regarding the status of the project(s), risk, or issues.
• Forecast potential schedule delays and develop alternate plans to support initial commitment.
• Participate in customer meetings as required.
• Participate in strategy and planning sessions focusing on expanding Hynes products and services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Effective communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelors degree in related field required.
• PMP Certification - Project Management Professional Certification
• Five (5) plus years of related experience required.
• Experience in rollout of Metal Fabrication Products, Equipment or Tooling (e.g. roll forming, stamping, extrusion, machining, welding) a plus.

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, PowerPoint and MS Project or other project management software.
• Continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Work Environment: Manufacturing and mill environment, office (some travel required)

Competencies: Adaptability, Building Trust, Business Acumen, Conflict Management, Communication, Continuous Learning and Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Cultural Sensitivity, Customer/Client Focus, Diplomacy, Initiative, Leadership, Managing Work, Negotiating, Planning and Organizing, Problem Resolution, Resilience, Results Orientation, Teamwork, Work Standards,