Project Manager
Jackson, MI, US, Michigan
Full Time |

SUMMARY
Project coordinators work with various members of the project team and the client to develop a time line, create schedules, and oversee progress to make sure goals are met on time. Project coordinators utilize spreadsheets to track budgets, dates, and other information.
 
 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage day-to day operational issues and coordination of a cross-functional program team including Engineering, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Sales and Quality
  • Ensure that programs are executed in accordance with internal and customer APQP and quality/process requirements
  • Maintaining and monitoring project plans, project schedules, work hours, budgets and expenditures
  • Organizing, attending and participating in stakeholder meetings
  • Documenting and following up on important actions and decisions from meetings
  • Preparing necessary presentation materials for meetings
  • Ensuring project deadlines are met
  • Determining project changes
  • Providing administrative support as needed
  • Undertaking project tasks as required
  • Assess project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable
  • Ensure stakeholder views are managed towards the best solution
  • Chair and facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all project team members
  • Knowledgeable of and supports Human Resource, Quality and Safety/Environmental policies & practices. Strives for continuous improvement in their area of expertise and job function that results in better cost, quality, or functionality of the products we deliver to our customers
  • Promote good employee relations and high morale
  • Demonstrate teamwork and respect by working constructively with co-workers to achieve the best results possible
  • All other duties assigned by the supervisor or department manager

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Three (3) to Five (5) years of related experience 
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to work in MS Project or Excel to manage project details.