Project Manager- Manufacturing (Pocahontas, Arkansas)

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: Director Data Center Solutions

Open Positions: 2

Location: Pocahontas, Arkansas

About Us

At Tate, we are passionate about everything we do. Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions, for over 50 years. We have expanded our manufacturing footprint across the US, Europe, Canada, and Australia and are excited to have opened a new 287,000 sq. ft. manufacturing site in St. Paul, Virginia.

Tate, part of Kingspan’s Data and Flooring Division, is one of Kingspan’s five divisions operating in the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. Tate is one of the world’s largest raised access floor manufacturers delivering flooring solutions for some of the most prestigious buildings in the world. While also supporting the high-growth data center sector with cutting-edge infrastructure solutions that aim to improve the construction, operation and sustainability of Data Centers.

About the Role

The Data Center Project Manager is responsible for post-sales coordination, implementation, control, and completion of data center projects, while remaining aligned with strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Plans and implements projects after sales completion.
• Helps define project scope, goals, and deliverables, involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Defines tasks and required resources, ensuring resource availability and allocation.
• Meets with key partners for projects during production stages.
• Creates project timelines and schedules.
• Tracks deliverables using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Supports the data center engineering and sales team.
• Monitors and tracks project performance.
• Monitors production, delivery and construction issues on site as required.
• Implements and manages change when necessary to meet project outputs.
• Evaluates and assess project results.
• Maintains awareness of individual contribution to and impact of the quality, safety, environmental, and product compliance policies and activities; reports all quality issues, unsafe acts, and unsafe conditions to the proper personnel.

Additional Expectation

• Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy.
• Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands.
• Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System.

• Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in construction, manufacturing, or general industry preferred.
• Project Management Professional qualification (PMP) or equivalent is desired.
• Agile project management experience is desired.
• Theoretical and practical project management knowledge is preferred.
• Experience as a project manager is desired.
• Experience in strategic planning, risk management, and/or change management is a plus.
• Must be able to travel to domestic and international vendors/job sites as needed.

Competencies

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent decision making and leadership capabilities.
• Conflict resolution experience a plus.
• Must be adaptable.
• Ability to tolerate stress and work in a fast-paced change driven environment.

Employee Benefits

• Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally.
• World of Wellness Philosophy: We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us, in creating a better world.
• Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set.
• Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future.
• Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership and strive for excellence.

Tate is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected status. Come aboard as we champion diversity and inclusivity in the workplace!

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