Project Manager

Vaco is hiring a Project Manager within the R&D Department located in Oakland Park, FL. This is a 4-day work week, Mon-Thurs 6 : 30AM-5PM

Overview :

Ensure overall direction, planning, implementation, execution, control, and completion of diverse engineering and R&D projects consistent with company strategy, commitments, and objectives.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Successfully execute new product development projects to ensure completion of product launches within financial and schedule commitments while delivering products that meet quality and commercial requirements :
• Assist in developing, communicate, and execute project plans.
• Establish an effective communication across project teams.
• Efficiently manage prototype builds to ensure deliverables meet agreed product technical and commercial requirements at launch, continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
• Remain at the forefront of emerging industry practices and manage the process of innovative change effectively.
• Evaluate, recommend and implement improvements to existing products and processes (more cost efficient, reliable, functional, etc.)
• Research and monitor market demands, customers, competitors, new technologies and materials, and industry developments to identify potential new product opportunities
• Measure project performance to identify areas of improvement, monitor progress and make adjustments as needed

Qualifications (Education, Experience & Skills)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) and 5+ years of demonstrated Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment with ability to take projects from concept to implementation;

or equivalent combination of education and / or experience.

• Excellent organizational and planning skills with previous successful development and maintenance of project schedules, internal work plans, budgets and a solid understanding of project-based financial management.
• Proficient working knowledge of Microsoft Project planning and scheduling software and Microsoft Office is required. Ability to use SolidWorks is a significant asset.
• Strong written / verbal communications skills with ability to deliver professional and well-organized presentations
• PMP Certification highly desired.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills for thorough analysis and maintenance of internal performance reports, risk identification and establishment of risk mitigation plans.
• Leadership skills with proven ability to establish success criteria for all project stakeholders.
• Ability to set and manage individual and team priorities as well as identify and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to negotiate win-win relationships with project teams, Customers, and Suppliers.
• Familiarity with manufacturing techniques including sheet metal fabrication, extrusion and injection molding is highly preferred.

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Electrical) and 5+ years of demonstrated Project Management experience in a manufacturing environment with ability to take projects from concept to implementation;

or equivalent combination of education and / or experience.