Project Manager - Operations

Collaborate with the product management, operation, business system and engineering teams to determine when projects meet the appropriate criteria to require a project manager.

Facilitate meetings with product management, plants, finance, procurement, business system, sales and engineering to develop detailed project plans including scope, goals, timelines, deliverables and budgets.

Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to meet deadlines and budget constraints.

Communicate tasks, schedules and updates to cross-functional team and internal stakeholders .

Lead phase gate exit meetings and facilitate approval process.

Assess requested scope changes and facilitate discussions for approval.

Oversee the release of design validation orders and communicate requirements to production facilities to support shipping schedules.

Provide ship dates and updates to internal stakeholders.

Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies

Travel to production facilities to drive project deliverables and ensure compliance with project standards.

Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.

Conduct post-mortem evaluations and communicate results and recommendations.

Continuously provide feedback to improve project management best practices and contribute to documenting processes and methodologies.

Maintain clear and thorough records of all project communication including maintaining project boards

Perform additional duties as assigned.