Project Manager - Alliance Laundry System : Job Details

Overview:

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall scope of managing assigned projects or programs at Alliance Laundry Systems. This role acts as the subject matter expert in supporting project teams through successful initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, controlling, and closure of the project or program.

Responsibilities:

• Full cycle project management, to include: activity planning & sequencing, resource planning, developing and maintaining schedules, risk analysis and management, action item follow-up, status reporting, and issue management
• Assisting in the continual development of process standardization to make it easier for Alliance to compare and assess projects and establish clear performance, measurement, and monitoring
• The improvement of project success rates through the continual delivery of projects within cost, scope, and time constraints using the Alliance project methodology
• Solving project problems as they arise and work to manage risks to anticipate any potential issues before they occur
• Keeping the project data updated on a regular basis and reporting accurate project statuses
• Effectively drive projects with the following cross functional team members; Design Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and testing among others
• Work with key external resources, vendors, and partners to integrate their deliverables, schedule, risks, and communications within the overall project being managed
• Schedule and monitor work plans and provide regular and appropriately detailed program updates to all working levels including Executive Leadership Team
• Learn and know the technical and commercial requirements of the project, implement them, guide others to accomplish the same and measure how well they are achieved
• Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field required
• Certification as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), preferred
• 5+ years of experience in project management / leadership roles or related experience within the laundry industry, appliance industry, or other durable goods manufacturing segment

Skills and Abilities:

• Proven ability to successfully lead project teams and effectively communicate and collaborate across multiple levels in the organization
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong analytic skills. Should be able to perceive and analyze problems, develop alternatives, and provide well founded decisions
• Possess advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Able to create projects plans in MS Project (or similar tracking software)
• Experience in Stage Gate Product Development Processes, preferred
• Experience in an ISO based and certified organization and familiar with appropriate process and program documentation
• Independently maintain basic project documentation (Schedules, action, risks, issue tracker)

EEO:We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.ID:2024-4202Pos. Type:Full-Time