Manager of Project Management en Mikron Corporation Denver

Description

At Mikron we are committed to delivering the best assembly systems and all needed services throughout your product’s entire life cycle. With our extensive engineering know-how, complex process expertise, scalable platforms and lifelong support we are driving lasting success for your business.

With more than 4,000 assembly and test systems in use worldwide, our team of over 800 qualified employees have unique process expertise and the rigor for complex project management in a wide range of industries. Mikron experts will work closely with you to design an automated assembly system that meets your unique, industry-specific processes, whether for high-volume, medium-volume or lab-scale production. Mikron's standard systems are scalable and customizable to meet your current needs and adapt to future production requirements, without the need for costly and extensive future upgrades.

The Manager of Project Management is responsible for efficient project execution of complex automation projects through a team of Project Managers (PRMA). The Manager of Project Management is responsible for providing oversight management, helping manage risk, monitoring project financials, and keeping the organization aware of potential program challenges. This role will help develop and lead a high-performing team of Project Managers through coaching, mentoring, and training. The Manager of Project Management will fulfill our commitments to the customers while following internal processes and procedures which ensure consistency and efficiency in the project management process. The Manager of Project Management will also act as a liaison between the PRMA and customer representatives at times of escalation to resolve conflicts and ensure customer satisfaction.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand and communicate project status as well as understand resources required to meet project commitments.
• Manage a team of PRMA with varying levels of experience and expertise. 
• Create and execute upon a development plan with performance reviews, coach to strengthen skillsets, and drive consistency amongst the PRMA.
• Make strategic decisions and provide leadership and direction to project managers so to implement those decisions.
• Review all project Change Orders for pricing approval, OEE/schedule impact, tracking process, and profitability.
• Meet with each Project Manager within the group on regular basis to review project status and ensure the readiness and quality for a successful delivery (open points, schedule, and financial).
• Guide Project Managers to proactively identify risks, develop a plan, and escalate to the General Manager or Department managers to take recovery action.
• Support the Project Manager by participating in daily debug huddle or weekly team/customer meetings depending the phase of the project or based on level of risk.
• Act as a point of escalation for each Project Manager within the group for internal and customer concerns.
• Champion project management process and procedures, ensuring consistency that procedures are followed, documented, and signed off. 
• Collaboratively develop and implement process improvements to help ensure the quality execution of projects.
• Be in regular communication with the Manager of Sales regarding the project pipeline.
• Ensure adequate staffing for current and future projects, including assignment of PRMA’s to new projects.
• When appropriate, task individual PRMA’s within the group with reviewing potential projects to be quoted for scope of work, critical processes, URS requirements (OEE, scrap, etc.), estimated labor, material costs, and project schedule.
• Resource Management – mediate conflicts that arise between Project Managers and collaborate with Department Managers to identify area of opportunities.

COMPANY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to be confidential while addressing diverse responsibilities.
• Ability to make sound decisions independently and within a team setting.
• Strong critical thinking skills to be used extensively when assessing root cause and making judgement between competing priorities.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities.
• Organizational skills and flexibility, which are essential to a role that manages a variety of projects and requirements.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced work environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and strong aptitude with numbers.
• Process-oriented and excellent attention to detail. 
• Establish a partnership relationship with the customer at all times.
• Ability to communicate with and influence people, at a variety of levels, inside and outside Mikron.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Employment Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid state Driver license and be eligible to obtain a passport for international travel.

Professional & Technical Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Project Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Project Manager position with an automation focus.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Manager of Project Management position.
• Education in PMO and Risk Management.

Other Job-Related Experience or Requirements:

• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the year as requested and on short notice.
• Must be available to work hours necessary to meet deadlines.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Industrial automation experience
• Medical/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry knowledge
• Software experience: Microsoft Office/365
• Experience in a role supervising or managing others

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Responsible for all direct reports within the Project Management department.
• Ensuring adherence to the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals and any other written/oral documentation as needed; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing work.
• Performance appraisals and any other written/oral documentation or disciplinary measures.
• Accountability: communicates appropriately with employees and peers, does not avoid difficult conversations, leads by example, manages performance timely and effectively, and escalates issues as needed through proper channels.
• Builds Effective Teams: sets clear objectives for themselves and others, tracks progress, prioritizes, and follows up as needed. Encourages collaboration, identifies areas of strength and weakness, and executes plans to raise the performance of individuals and collective team. 
• Motivates and Develops Others: inspires high performance and develops employees through candid feedback. Improves others and supports staff in developing and growing their professional skills and capabilities. Builds strong relationships and recognizes and rewards strong performance.
• Manages Conflict: promptly, clearly, and respectfully addresses conflicts that arise, thoroughly investigates, and finds resolution. Communicates as appropriate and escalates as necessary to leadership team and Human Resources.
• Leads with Ethics: acts with integrity in all situations, treats everyone fairly and consistently, maintains confidentiality, and discreetly addresses employee issues. Represents and emulates company values in all interactions in and outside the company.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Noise typical of an office workplace setting.
• Essential physical requirements include kneeling, standing, pulling, grasping, seeing, crouching, walking, lifting, tactile sense, hearing, stooping, reaching, pushing, repetitive motions, talking, and visual acuity (color, depth perception and field of vision).
• Mikron Corporation Denver is a drug free working environment.