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olive recruiting ยท 7 hours ago

Project Manager

Confidential company is seeking a Project Manager to oversee the delivery of complex projects from concept to completion. The role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure project success while maintaining financial discipline and customer satisfaction.

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Responsibilities

Take full ownership of assigned projects from initiation through closeout
Define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders
Ensure execution meets technical, quality, cost, and schedule commitments
Proactively identify risks, constraints, and dependencies and drive mitigation plans
Manage project-level profit and loss performance
Develop business cases, budgets, and resource plans to support project objectives
Track costs, forecast outcomes, and take corrective action when performance deviates from plan
Support cost-out initiatives and margin improvement efforts where applicable
Lead cross-functional project teams and guide day-to-day execution
Facilitate effective handoffs between engineering, operations, supply chain, and external partners
Drive timely decision-making and resolution of issues through clear ownership and accountability
Coach team members and reinforce performance expectations throughout the project lifecycle
Serve as a primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
Manage expectations, scope changes, and communication throughout execution
Improve organizational responsiveness to customer requirements through structured planning and follow-through
Provide clear, concise updates to leadership on project health and risks
Apply standard project management tools, processes, and governance models consistently
Prepare and deliver regular project status updates, including schedule, cost, quality, and risk indicators
Maintain project metrics across all phases and report performance using visual status indicators (e.g., Green/Yellow/Red)
Support project funnel activities, strategic initiatives, and stage-gate reviews from opportunity through completion
Contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices and execution models
Support integration efforts and initiatives driven by local and corporate leadership
Assist with monthly business reviews and broader operational reporting as needed

Qualification

PMP CertificationFinancial AcumenProject ManagementRisk ManagementCross-Functional LeadershipMicrosoft OfficeContinuous ImprovementCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of experience leading projects in a manufacturing, engineering, or industrial environment
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive execution across multiple stakeholders
Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and project P&L
Experience with risk management and structured problem-solving methodologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills with executive-level presence
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint
Willingness to travel up to 20% as project needs require

Preferred

Engineering or technical degree
PMP certification
Exposure to new product development, equipment installations, or transformation initiatives
Familiarity with stage-gate, DMAIC, or continuous improvement frameworks

Company

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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
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