Description/Job Summary
STRATEGIC PROJECT MANAGER – SUPPLY CHAIN AND ENGINEERING
SUMMARY
The Strategic Project Manager is responsible for aligning broad-scope projects with the SIG Americas Platform strategic plan and prioritizing projects based on the goals and resources. The position will provide project leadership and support growth and profit objectives through the successful completion of key projects that deliver improved productivity, product quality, or have a positive impact on operating costs.These projects would include, but are not limited to, footprint/real estate, construction build, equipment relocation, logistics/warehousing, and technology. The role would interact with multiple cross-functional divisions in developing, managing, analyzing and preparing recommendations to execute comprehensive project plans. This includes schedule preparation, pre-planning, resource planning, budget tracking and other technical activities related to specific projects.This position will work with key stakeholders and personnel in developing and implementing solutions to enhance processes in a cost effective manner.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead broad-scope projects supporting the Platform’s strategic plan.
- Mastery of project management principles for the effective execution of projects that deliver improved productivity, product quality, or have a positive impact on operating costs.
- Writes capital projects supplying all supporting data as required. Identify real estate, construction, equipment, warehouse, logistics and technology needs while also identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency, costs, environmental stewardship and safety.
- Manage projects from “cradle to grave” with an end goal of transferring project ownership to the respective operating entity.
- Collaborate with functional project teams to define and create project plan, schedule, budget, timeline, role assignment and performance metrics from initiation through completion.
- Monitor and track project performance against milestones to analyze the successful completion of short and long term goals.
- Perform risk analysis to optimize project management process and maximize strategic business impact.
- Provide alternative solutions as needed while adhering to timeline and budget constraints.
- Drive communication plans and provide project progress status of deliverables to team and stakeholders.
- Manage vendor selection working with Strategic Sourcing and key stakeholders.
- Participate in the integration of acquisitions including acquisition diligence.
KNOWLEGDE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of project management techniques: planning, tracking, timing and budgeting
- Ability to implement change management in a complex organization managing multiple complex projects at different phases while meeting deadlines
- Strong business acumen.
- Investment analysis and payback
- Excellent English: verbal and written communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Highly organized and result oriented
- Problem Solving nature
- Work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization. Including good presentation skills
- Strong analytical, time management, and leadership skills
- Ability to influence others to execute plans
- Customer focused; strong listening skills
- Ability to interpret reports/data and make decisions
- Willingness to travel 20%-40%
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s Degree is required (Business, Finance, Supply Chains, or Engineering is strongly preferred)
- 8-12 years of related experience in a Manufacturing environment or four plus years managing large scale projects strongly preferred.
- Fast learner – the ability to quickly process information and learn new skills, processes, and technology systems will necessarily be required to be successful in this position
- Proficiency in MS Suite products (specifically Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project)
- Knowledge of ERP Systems or Sales Management Software is a plus
- Thorough knowledge of project management techniques: planning, tracking, timing and budgeting
- Proven people skills.
- Strong communication skills (listening, oral, written).
- Self-motivated and self-directed yet a team player.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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