Project Manager (Contract)

Job Description As a contract Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing operational improvements across our manufacturing facilities.You will be responsible for selecting and implementing new technologies and process.This includes managing the project schedule and key deliverables.Your efforts will enable our manufacturing plants to operate more efficiently and cost effectively.Role Responsibilities:Plans, schedules and leads manufacturing projects from conception to completion. Serves as the single point of contact for assigned projectsManages and recommends people resources for projects and provides progress reportingResearches and identifies all project needs and ensures project results meet requirements regarding technical quality, reliability, schedule and costMonitors project and team performance and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments or resource additionsProvides timely and accurate information and status updates to project sponsors, end users and management. May lead budget development and evaluationMay provide senior departmental leadership with regular status and progress updatesCommunicates with team on matters related to the project, which may include resource, timing or scope changesParticipates in negotiations with internal or external clientsAs part of project team, manages vendor relationships including conducting planning sessions with vendors and service providers to define project scope and relay performance expectations and performance feedbackMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor of Engineering with 3 years of experienceFunctional user of Oracle and ProjectFamiliar with SCADA, computerized maintenance systems (eMaint), and manufacturing process monitoring, manufacturing execution systems (MES)Capable of working with manufacturing personnel to understand needs and complete discovery for hardware and software optimizationPreferred Qualifications:Demonstrate ability to complete projects per plan and work within a team environmentDemonstrate organized approach in maintaining/tracking deliverables/tasksStrong communication skills (verbal/written)Proficiency in Microsoft ProjectDemonstrate ability to lead and influence across the organization without direct line authorityDemonstrate ability to rapidly accommodate/adapt to program changes, as well as changes in priorityPMP certificationWorking knowledge of ERP system (Oracle, SAP or equivalent)