Project Manager

SUMMARY

The Project Manager will act as the primary focal point on projects ranging from a customer specific project to internally driven new product development.  As the focal point, the Project Manager shall establish and maintain project plans, Recurring Action Item Lists, report progress internally and externally, and manage to the Scope of Work per the defined financial budget and deliverables schedule to ensure successful project completion. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Managing project development and execution from initiation to closure.
• Coordinate proper use of the available Project Coordinator resource
• Work with the project sponsor (internal or external) for the initiation and execution of the phase gate process.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule from launch to completion.
• Clearly communicate the project expectations to the project sponsor and team members.
• Resolve issues and solve problems throughout the project cycle.
• Prepares bills and invoice, as well as budgetary and progress reports
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Track and provide compliance reports on project budget and milestone schedule to project sponsor and management.
• Leading, coaching, and motivating members of the project team.
• Capture project results and lead post-project evaluations to determine the level of team success and need for process improvements.
• Works to become an industry and internal expert (knowledge resource) on the products and systems for which they are responsible.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Leads or assists efforts in creating statements of work when such is not provided by the customer. 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans.
• Costing / pricing review and setting sell price
• Contract review
• Customer relationship development and maintenance
• Continuous improvement in processes, documents, and reports.
• Quotation efforts
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*