Project Manager-manufacturing

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Planning/Management Manage multiple complex projects and sophisticated project schedules from customer tender through delivery and customer acceptance; Define, initiate, and plan projects to ensure proper scope and estimate. Manage and communicate project cost, P&L management, and project change orders Validate ERP-derived project cost estimates and exemplify solid ERP skills to drive action. Support and plan for machine testing, training, commissioning and customer acceptance Establish work plans and staffing for each project phase; Maintain project visual boards with ongoing project forecast updates and monthly and quarterly project updates Leadership Stage-gate process champion with strict adherence to process documentation completion Work with Engineering, Marketing, Accounting and Strategic Sourcing on project cost estimates, budgetary and full project quotes for Contract submission; Customer interface to ensure project scope compliance, yet manage project creep Mentor, support and assist Project Management I training on best practices and procedures Effectively lead cross-functional teams and coordinate team activities, ensuring appropriate and timely issue escalation. Achieve project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for all assigned projects BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES: 1. Adaptability 2. Communication; 3. Customer Focus 4. Decision-Making; 5. Planning and Organizing 6. Values-Based Leadership REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors Degree Experience: 8+ years technical experience *Or equivalent combination of education and experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Master's degree; Experience: 5+ years of project management and PM certification. Project Manager, India, Effective February 2020 Job Description WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, and using phone & computer; May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally; 20% or more travel, including international; Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment