PROJECT MANAGER

As the Project Manager, you will be responsible for the functions outlined below

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for demonstrating commitment to and leadership of environmental health and safety principles, policies and procedures.

• Manage internal and external resources to establish and achieve project specifications / goals (On-Time, On-Spec, and On-Cost)

• Assist product development teams responsible for introducing new products for release as well as major updates to existing products.

• Create and track effective risk management and mitigation plans

• Lead scope and requirements management, including appropriate trade-off analysis

• Develop and track comprehensive plans and communicate status to all levels of the organization

• Track and maintain project budget and product cost estimates

• Create and track key performance indicators

• Maintain oversight of robust processes and controls to ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations and standards

• Establish and maintain relationships with outside vendors (Project timeline, cost, etc.) – travel required

• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation

• Maintain clear understanding of market trends and assist engineering, sales, and marketing in identifying new project opportunities.

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work with our Permission to Play Values.

• Expected to be a contributor to the company standards on high integrity, safety, fair and equitable treatment and a positive work environment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline or combination of education and 2 to 6 years of experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an engineering/manufacturing New Product Development (NPD) project management role.

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills

• Proven ability to take project to completion

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired

• Lean, Six Sigma and knowledge of DMAIC methodologies is a plus

• Strong project leadership

• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint, MS Project, Excel & SolidWorks

• Project management to include overall performance via scheduling, budgeting and product requirements to market roll-out.

• Previous Technical, Manufacturing and/or Design Project Management Experience

• Negotiating Skills

• Analytical Expertise

• Conflict management and resolution skills

• Budget, Purchasing and Schedule Development

• Ability to effectively lead problem solving and brain storming sessions for project teams and business leaders

• Ability to clearly communicate to all levels within the organization to include Senior Leadership

• Ability to effectively hold team accountable to timelines, quality and budgets of assigned project

• Must be able to directly interface with functional leaders and senior leadership to align project and resource priorities

• Demonstrated ability to recognize and work in accordance with our Permission to Play Values.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry awkward items weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting and bending throughout the workday.

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment, to include working in and around machinery, exposure to noise and chemicals, lights/lasers, etc.

• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protection Equipment as required by your position and/or Company policy.

Daniel Defense is an EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability employer and promotes a Drug-Free Workplace.

Note: The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to the job. This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this job. Responsibilities are subject to change at the discretion of the employer and do not establish a contract of employment – Daniel Defense is an at-will employer.