Project Manager-Innovation Support

Description

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Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956.

Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission : to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

As the Project Manager of Innovation Support, you will be responsible for managing and delivering projects supporting innovation to meet the company’s strategic vision and business objectives.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

Help with planning, sizing, and choosing the approach for new projects. Work with stakeholders and others in the operations team to determine the approach required by a project based on the aim or outcome of the project.

Work with team members to plan projects and their implementation. (30%)

• Manage the workflow of the project process while tracking the workload and capacity of team members. Work with individual team members and / or their managers to prioritize and manage tasks related to specific projects. (25%)
• Manage and track projects. Utilize project management software and processes to plan, track, and communicate the progress of projects with team members and stakeholders.

Ensure plans are on track and timelines are kept up to date and communicated. Provide information and progress reports to stakeholders.

Maintain records and provide periodic reports on team performance and throughput. (25%)

Schedule and lead team meetings. Organize meetings as needed for projects or teams, in both one-off and ongoing schedules, as needed.

Set and maintain agendas and attendee lists. (10%)

Continually review and refine processes for project management. Work with others to improve processes and tools with an aim to improve the ways in which the department initiates, tracks, and completes projects. (10%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree with a focus in business, industrial engineering, or a related field, required.
• 3+ years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and training in project management.
• Experience with New Product Development and Product Life Cycle Management is preferred.
• Experience with software project management (Agile / scrum) is a plus.
• Project Management Certification is preferred.
• Project Management : Ability to keep schedules, delegate duties, and work within limited time frames to achieve a particular objective.

A time-conscious person who is results-oriented and meets strict deadlines. Experience with the PMI methodology of project management is a plus.

Decision Making & Judgment : Ability to find solutions acceptable to diverse groups with conflicting interests and needs.

Ability to balance analysis, wisdom, experience, and perspective when making decisions.

Self-Management : Ability to display a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing assignments in a timely manner.

Ability to manage multiple tasks and project deadlines.

• Management Skills : Ability to create an environment that allows the team to feel motivated to work and interact. Ability to set clear, meaningful, challenging, and attainable goals.
• Attention to Detail : Ability to achieve thoroughness and accuracy when accomplishing a task. Ability to diligently attend to details and pursue quality in accomplishing tasks.
• Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group situations.
• Computer Skills : Experience or understanding of Smartsheet or other project management systems is required. Must possess intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This position requires domestic travel up to 20% of the time.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is located in Pleasanton, CA. Open to remote, flex, or in-office schedule.

RELOCATION

Relocation is not available for this position.

$93,600 $121,700

REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits.

May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses / Commission : You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue directly or indirectly and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits : We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including : medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.

View benefit plan details here : https : / / benefits.strongtie.com / .

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer.

This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity / expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie’s drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, marijuana / THC, phencyclidine, and opiates.

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