#8221 Project Manager - Southfield, MI
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JOB SUMMARY
Project Manager/Program Manager Summary Under general direction of a Portfolio Manager, he is responsible for the management of multiple related projects and/or large multi-country projects (program). He directs Project Managers in monitoring cost, scheduling, and technical performance of component projects and operations, while working to ensure profitability and financial targets of the program. Generally he is responsible for determining and coordinating the sharing of resources among their constituent projects to the overall benefit of the program. He manages one or more project teams consisting of cross-functional team members, defines and communicates clear project deliverables and performance targets; manages all aspects of customer relationships and ensure overall satisfaction to the contractual deliverable. He is responsible for stakeholder management, particularly stakeholders external to the organization, and manages with the project team the completion of activities to assure quality, profitability and timing targets of the program. Minimum Eligibility requirements: To Manage Class A Projects (see the definition of Project Classes in P10 Process): - Two years of previous work experience - Four year of experience as Project Manager (six years total experience) - 3 projects of type B managed as PM - PLM: Green or Yellow for last 3 years - PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification Duties and Responsibilities (these are the positions essential duties and is not an all inclusive list) Main areas of responsibilities are: Accountable for Profitability, Timing and Quality of multiple related projects (program) Evaluate and completely understand contractual deliverables, in content and contractual obligations. Scope management: direct Project managers in building the project Work Breakdown Structure, to ensure that the project includes all the work required, and only the work required, to complete the project successfully. Change management: develop ECs with clear cost, delivery impact, and expiration date. Negotiate ECs securing customer concurrence, in cost scope and delivery. Maintain timely budget updates based on scope of work changes, optimizing project execution improvements. Manage Cost Budget and given Cost targets Time management (schedule): formulate a detailed execution-timing plan, including critical path timing, mitigation timing plans, with constant updating, improvement, and follow-up. Risk management: identify risk and opportunities, and develop risk mitigation plans and actions plans to realize opportunities. Managing/coordinating the project team (people assigned to the Project by the other departments) Team Building and Coaching: facilitate and develop a productive and cohesive project team, manage conflict resolution. Manage all customer communication including but not restricted to, phone conversation note’s meeting minutes, documenting and communicating all appropriate verbal communication, customer runoff documentation, cost information, Engineering Changes (ECs) content cost and schedule impact, customer timing reporting, open issues lists and actions. Escalation and communication with costumers at the level above the project manager. Integrate in the project team the activity of the Technical Leader, Supply Chain Leader, Site Manager and other team members, for an effective management of the customer technical reviews, buyoffs, procurement process and site activities. Pursue Customer satisfaction Manage accounts receivable totals related to project and minimize overdue. Monitor project activities for compliance to company policies and processes. Manage and maintain master project documentation or project binder in real time. Conduct PLM assessment and evaluation for employees reporting directly to the role Knowledge & Skills Multicounty projects Management of multi-national portfolios Multicultural Teams Management PM International experience Company strategies, policies, processes, procedures and organization Customer Management Customer Product knowledge Financial, economics, contract, legal and operational aspects of EPC projects and programs Project Human Resources Management Project Cost Management Project Management processes and methodologies Project management techniques and tools Project Procurement Management Project Quality Management Project Risk Management Project Scope Management Project Time Management Business process orientation skills PM Communication and presentation skills; public speaking PM Negotiation skills Problem solving and decision making methodology Project Scheduling tools PLM GPS System Behavioral Competencies Highlights from FCA Group Leadership model: Drive Teamwork and collaboration Coach, empower and develop others Hold himself accountable Drive for discontinuity Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Flexible during times of change. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, and other departments. Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise. Ability to bring project to successful completion through political sensitivity. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong negotiation skills. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Customer service skills an asset. Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. Qualifications Education : Preferred Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Engineering) Previous experiences 6 years of experience Languages English: advanced Second language highly appreciated.
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