Project Engineering Manager

Project Engineering Manager - Richmond, VA

As an Engineering Project Manager, you will oversee the successful delivery of a portfolio of projects led by a team of project managers.

You will prioritize projects and resources to ensure objectives are met and may also manage some projects.

Compensation : $130,000 - $150,000 + 12-14% Annual Bonus, 401k 6% match Medical, Dental, Vision. Merit increases. 20 days PTO.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and align plans and deliverables with cross-functional teams, engaging with internal and external partners to ensure successful program delivery.
• Own project lifecycles with direct responsibility for managing their budgets, timelines, build quality, testing, and operational readiness.
• Identify, assess and mitigate program / project-level risks, escalating to global leads when necessary.
• Drive consistency and quality in project execution using the appropriate methodology.
• Communicate program-level reporting and status updates.
• Develop the resources on your team and coach and mentor project managers from other teams to build capability in the organization.

What You Bring

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
• Excellent program management skills with experience leading and delivering large projects in multiple regions / markets.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to drive effective discussions with project resources from tactical execution level up to steering committee members.
• Deep knowledge of relevant business processes and related technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to positively influence decision making.
• Focus on cost-effective innovation in program delivery.
• Proven ability in building effective teams across internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience.
• Experience in a Food Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in designing equipment to meet AM and PM standards.
• Training and mentoring experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with IL6S with a focus on IIM (Early Management Pillar).

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Enable growth, innovation, and efficiency and promote the roll-out of a high-performance work environment.
• Enable productivity and improve infrastructure.
• Streamline the plant and implement best-in-class technology and capability.
• Responsible for plant capital projects in accordance with the plant’s Compelling Business Need (CBN) including safety, service, cash flow, productivity, and growth targets.
• Lead cross-functional project development and coordination.
• Lead multi-functional teams and task forces of technical functions to drive world-class efficiency and safety.
• Lead projects towards Vertical Start Up (VSU).
• Coordinate manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain resources to ensure successful execution of all deliverables of project management.
• Manage OEM relationships on a project and initiative basis.
• Deliver equipment designs according to IL6S requirements.
• Use Integrated Lean 6 Sigma tools and practices and ensure Early Management process steps are in place.
• Coordinate and facilitate change management processes within the global engineering community to drive standards linking with technology platforms.
• Maintain the Maintenance Prevention Database.
30+ days ago