Project Manager - Automotive

Schenck

$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business.
  • 5+ years of Project Management experience in automotive or automation; supply chain experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of engineering terms and principles.
  • Familiarity with manufacturing contracts, particularly in machine tools or automation.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.
  • Basic understanding of accounting and finance principles.
  • Strong communication, math, and computer skills; SAP experience preferred.
  • PMP Certification highly desirable, equivalent experience may suffice.

Responsibilities

  • Lead projects from initiation to completion on time and within budget.
  • Enhance customer relationships through effective communication and service.
  • Collaborate with teams and management to monitor project metrics and risks.
  • Oversee the purchasing of materials and coordinate timely delivery.
  • Organize and document project meetings, tracking action items effectively.
  • Align resources with company goals to support strategic objectives.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Supportive team culture focused on delivering exemplary customer service.
  • Exposure to international projects and travel opportunities.
  • Potential for career growth within the organization.
Full Job Description
Description

What the Ideal Candidate will do:
  • Lead domestic and international projects through all milestone phases. Construct project timelines, monitor and manage those timelines to achieve all delivery milestones.
  • Facilitate relationship between customer and the organization, strengthening relationship through the life of the project by providing exemplary customer service and communication.
  • Collaborate with team members and managers as a strategic partner to monitor project progress, budget limits, project financials, risks and opportunities, and document and drive action/recovery plans as required.
  • Monitor purchasing and the on-time delivery of materials and contractors.
  • Organize project meetings, issue minutes, track and report project progress with team members, and follow up on action items.
  • Assist in achieving company's strategic objectives by aligning resources with goals and pursuing opportunities that meet the departments' objectives.


Requirements

  • Bachelors' degree in an Engineering or Business discipline.
  • Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience in automotive or automation industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Individuals with experience in supply chain within a manufacturing environment are also encouraged to apply.
  • Knowledge of engineering terms and principals.
  • Experience with manufacturing type contracts, preferably in the machine tool, automation and/or industrial industries.
  • Must be able to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings and procedure manuals.
  • Basic understanding of accounting and finance principals.
  • Must possess strong oral and written communication, math, and computer skills. MRP/ERP experience; SAP experience preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, highly desirable. *3 years of experience with certification may be considered.
  • Travel up to 20%-30% of the time, sometimes internationally.

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