The Project Manager is responsible for coordinating project management activities associated with development and production launch of products for motion control and industrial automation applications. Involves leading multidisciplinary teams through the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of new product development. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the project schedule, cost and risk to exceed customer expectations. SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the planning and implementation of the overall project
• Follow strict compliance to the phase-gate process
• Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant individuals and departments, ensuring technical feasibility
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop and manage project budget
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Consistently monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions focusing on overall project schedule, costs and risks
• Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements
• Interface directly with all internal departments, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of program control, management, and reporting
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects
• Ability to anticipate and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs; to set new priorities, and follow through to meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Manage multiple concurrent projects
• Report and escalate to management as needed