Southwire Company

Project Manager

Southwire Company$95K — $115K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree required; Master's preferred.
  • 8-11 years of project management experience; 12-14 years preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
  • Strong analytical skills for data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Advise senior leadership on performance, risks, and opportunities for project optimization.
  • Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables using developed methodologies.
  • Coordinate with external stakeholders to meet project requirements and ensure effective communication.
  • Identify complex project issues, propose solutions to mitigate risks and delays.
  • Analyze project metrics to develop actionable insights for process improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align project goals and track progress.

Benefits

  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options (including dental and vision).
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Long and short-term disability coverage.
  • Tuition reimbursement to support continuous education.
  • Opportunities for professional advancement and growth.
  • Parental leave to support family needs.
Full Job Description


Job Summary

Plans and manages projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer requirements. Coordinates project resources, contract management, and progress reporting while leading troubleshooting efforts to address issues and ensure successful outcomes. Monitors overall project performance, evaluates risks and results, and recommends adjustments to schedules, costs, and/or resources to ensure safety, quality, on-time delivery, financial performance, and customer satisfaction meet or exceed expectations as required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Acts as a specialist in managing projects of varying complexity, overseeing project planning, execution, and delivery while ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements, industry standards, business goals, internal processes and governance.
  • Advises senior leadership on project performance, risks, and opportunities, providing insights to optimize project execution, resource allocation, and budget management.
  • Applies highly developed project management methodologies to define and actively manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring that all projects are completed safely, to the quality levels necessary, on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Coordinates externally with clients, contractors, suppliers, and other external stakeholders to ensure that all project requirements are met, any changes are managed properly and that effective communication is maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Handles complex project issues, identifying potential risks and proposing actionable solutions to mitigate delays, cost overruns, or operational inefficiencies.
  • Develops actionable insights based on data analysis and project metrics, providing recommendations for continuous improvement in project management processes and project outcomes.
  • Interfaces with cross-functional teams to align project goals, track progress, and ensure resource availability, acting as the central point of contact for all project-related inquiries.
  • Assembles and coaches project teams to develop a high-performing culture and provide guidance on best practices, risk management strategies, and client management techniques to ensure successful project execution.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards


  • Required Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Years of Experience: 8-11 Years

    Preferred Education & Experience

    Minimum Education Level: Master's degree Licenses/Certificates: Project Management Professional Certification Years of Experience: 12-14 Years

    Spans of Control

    Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: No

    Travel

    Travel: None

    Physical Requirements

    Moving: 20% Standing: 15% Sitting: 65%

    Working Conditions

    Office Plant/Warehouse Floor Various Shifts Heights/Elevated Platforms

    Equipment

    Hard HatComputer/KeyboardSafety GlassesSafety ShoesSafety Vest

    Competencies

    Action Oriented
    Balances Stakeholders
    Plans and Aligns
    Collaborates
    Customer Focus
    Nimble Learning

    Skills

    Project Management Life Cycle
    Project Implementation
    Influencing Skills
    Budgeting
    Vendor Management
    Subcontracting
    Mitigation
    Process Improvement
    Document Control
    Commissioning
    Benefits We Offer:
    • 401k with Matching
    • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
    • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
    • Long & Short-Term Disability
    • Supplemental Insurance Plans
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employee Referral Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
    • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
    • Parental Leave
    • & More

    About Southwire Company

    Southwire Company is a leading manufacturer of wire and cable used in the transmission and distribution of electricity. The company also produces a range of other electrical products, including wiring devices, tools, and equipment. Southwire serves customers in the construction, industrial, utility, and OEM markets. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Carrollton, Georgia.
    Learn more about Southwire Company
    Size
    7,000 employees
    Industry
    Founded
    1937

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