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SUMMARY
The Project Manager I will be responsible to drive and deliver the planning and execution of assigned lead battery projects. This person will provide leadership and direction to the supporting functional teams in setting and achieving project objectives for timing, manufacturability, quality, product requirements and launch of strategic product development projects. The ideal candidate will be independently driven to track and follow up on the status and risks of the project plan and exhibit excellent problem-solving abilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Track and manage timing and project plan for all projects.
- Maintains and drives action plans to close open issues.
- Support milestone reviews and senior level reporting of program issues and critical requirements that need senior level buyoff.
- Provides timely feedback to management regarding project concerns and elevates issues in timely fashion.
- Maintains accurate records of all project documentations including meeting presentations and minutes, product requirements and changes, project timing, and lessons learned.
- Ensures that all departments are coordinating effectively to meet required project timing and product requirements targets.
- Sets examples for the cross functional team in areas of personal character, commitment, organizational and work habits.
- Maintains contact with all supporting department to ensure high levels of program communication and deliverables are being met.
- Demonstrates ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees.
- Support the needs of internal and external customers and suppliers as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Self-directed with a high degree of self-motivation and organized and efficient work style.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time, tasks, and responsibilities while juggling multiple projects.
- Ability to lead individuals in a matrix organization across all disciples.
- Experience and understanding of lead battery materials, manufacturing, and product development process.
- Must have a high level of reasoning capability and the ability to prioritize and execute individual tasks with minimum direct supervision.
- Ability to work effectively in team oriented projects in a multi-project environment under pressures of time, budget, and other resource constraints.
- Must be self-motivated, well organized, results orientated, and have good oral and written communication skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regular and predictable attendance.
- Ability to work at a personal computer for extended periods of time.
- Some work time is spent standing, walking, lifting, and bending
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- 3+ years of experience in lead acid battery manufacturing or product development.
- Proficient computer skills and abilities with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
- HS diploma required; advanced degree preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Proficiency in English is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
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