Project Manager - Lotis - Bay City

This position will have some travel between Lake Orion and Bay City.

Job Summary:

The Project Manager must be able to manage multiple large complex projects & initiatives that require organizational coordination to achieve company metrics including on time, within budget, and customer satisfaction.

*Duties/Responsibilities*

• Developing project requirements.
• Manage design development.
• Developing project timeline.
• Work with cost estimator to confirm estimates.
• Manage project schedules.
• Identify risks and communicate them.
• Clearly communicate status updates to all stakeholders and customer.
• Keep ERP and Project Management software up to date with current project status.
• Works closely with engineering, scheduling & all other internal teams to usher projects through entire project life cycle (design to production).
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

*Required Skills/Abilities:*

• The ability to convey information clearly, listen actively, and foster open communication.
• The ability to organize tasks, resources, and timelines is crucial for keeping projects on track and meeting deadlines.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks ensures that potential issues are addressed before they impact the project negatively.
• Basic understanding of budgeting, financial tracking, and resource allocation.
• Listen and understand customer’s requirements, needs, and issues to form a solution.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement and effective decision making.
• Proactive, self-starter approach to working.
• Understanding of project management tools.
• Ability to travel as needed (est. 5-10% maximum)

*Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):*

• Project Launch Quality: Ability to work with the customer and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time, on budget and in scope.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify and manage potential project risks negotiate with team members, stakeholders, or vendors to ensure project success.
• Customer Satisfaction: Feedback from internal stakeholders and customers on meeting expectations and building positive relationships.
• Adaptability: Projects can be dynamic, and circumstances may change. Being able to adapt to new information and evolving situations is key.

*Education and Experience:*

• Bachelors in a Business (e.g. B.B.A) or Technical Degree (e.g. B.S.E) preferred. In lieu of a degree 4-8 years of experience in manufacturing-based project management may be considered.

*Supervisory Responsibilities:*

• None.

*Physical Requirements:*

• Must be able to work in noisy environments
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly

This role is accountable for all aspects of department performance including safety & environmental, quality, reliability, production, and productivity.