Project Leader

Job Description

Come be DISRUPTIVE with us! At Milwaukee Tool, our most valued resource is our dedicated team of employees - employees who work with a passion to be the best and an unparalleled pride in their work and in the Milwaukee brand. We know that the only way to sustain growth and success is to value the growth and success of each person within the organization that's why we invest in an individual's growth and development from day one.

The Operations Project Leader leads development and deployment of key operations-wide, strategic initiatives. The Operations Project Leader leads and directs cross-functional team members throughout the project(s) which typically have a 6-18mo. duration. This role is responsible for managing multiple, moderate to highly complex and potentially under-defined, projects in parallel with minimal direction.

This position is a fundamental part of our cross-functional team located in a fast-paced environment with remote manufacturing locations globally. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with proven “big picture” vision, problem-solving, and change management experience, including well-rounded work experience in operations, supply chain, project management, and execution of new product development (operations-focused).

Duties, Responsibilities, & Objectives

• Develop and execute project plans using strong project management skills. Develop project charters and governance documents. Drive accountability for team to successfully complete tasks.
• Capability to quickly establish credibility, influence project teams, and persuade professionals at all levels.
• Visualize entire scope of a project with very little guidance, while having the ability to step back to evaluate against business and departmental big picture.
• Schedule, develop agendas for, and facilitate project meetings. Document discussion with action items to effectively capture meeting topics.
• Track project schedules keeping visibility to team members and stakeholders, to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Establish appropriate metrics and report on progress, achievements and results. This includes executive level reporting, management updates, and best practice sharing throughout the organization.
• Provide multiple “what-if” scenarios to find best solution to achieve future state. Well-rounded understanding of financial impacts of these scenarios.
• Determine appropriate level of stress/ testing to place on project improvement initiative to prove reliability of improvement or change. Works with business to develop these test plans and methodologies
• Ensure changes are fully integrated through follow-up communication, perseverance and consistency.
• Identify and escalate (when needed) key project hurdles or roadblocks
• Develop and deliver project fundamental training to all levels of organization as needed (advocate of project management methodologies). Build the skills of all functional leaders and associates through hands-on interactions and personal mentoring.
• Periodic travel may be required up to 25%
  
  

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, or equivalent years of directly related experience in Operations or Lean/Continuous Improvement roles
• Minimum 7 years related project management experience
• Previous facilitator and coaching experiences where problem solving, process development and/or behavior change methods and tools have been used
• Advanced project management skills
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software
• Previous experience using MS Project or similar project management tools
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Must possess strong written and verbal communication and collaboration skills in an executive setting.
• Track record of success with cross functional teams, driving change and implementing new processes
• Global work experience and exposure
• Success in managing multiple, complex projects and changing priorities, making sound decisions and working effectively in a matrix environment.
• Global project management experience
• Innovative problem solver-resolve issues and challenges with strong sense of urgency.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment a plus.
• PMP certified
• Six Sigma Certification or training