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Director of Project Management - Water
The Director of Project Management - Water Capacity is responsible for overseeing the activities (coordinate project timelines, scopes, and budgets) of all Engineering Project Managers assigned to core water expansion. This role is also accountable for ensuring the teams follow our PMO process to optimize our front-end design and execution of these capacity addition project. This position will report directly to the VP of Project Management.
Essential Functions
Manage Team of Project Managers
Reviews project plans across the group, ensure appropriate identification of key cross team/group dependencies, operation requirements, and install discipline around early and continuous risk identification.
Assist in the equitable distribution of work by coordinating with other departments and employees as required to assign resources to meet near term and long term needs.
Manage PMO Process
Maintain governance over standards of work for project management activities and processes.
Ensure best practices, key metrics, documentation and necessary training established by the PMO team is followed by all project managers within Niagara.
Overseeing Water Capacity Projects
Manage a portfolio of critical initiatives throughout the organization involving technology, business process, and installation of water capacity projects that span diverse geographies.
Develop Project Scopes, Budgets, and Timelines
Ensure project execution, monitor budgetary impacts and manage organizational risk
Conflict Resolution with Contractors
Responsible for creating strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning; transition, change and program management.
Equipment procurement
Support the commercialization and procurement teams to identify, qualify and manage OEMs throughout the
Travel requirement of approximately 65%
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
10+ Years - Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
6 Years - Experience in Position
6 Years - Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Preferred Qualifications:
10+ Years- Experience in Field or similar manufacturing environment
10+ Years - Experience working in Position
10+ Years - Experience managing people/projects
experience may include a combination of work experience and education
Competencies
Problem Solving - identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
Planning/Organizing - uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
Detail oriented and accurate - minimizes mistakes, follows every step in a process and follows through with all tasks
Oral Communication - speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; demonstrates presentation skills. Experience in providing economic justification, and contract structuring and management.
Team Work - balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building a positive team spirit; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
Written Communication - writes clearly and informatively; presents numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
Change Management - communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
Leadership - inspires and motivates others to perform well; influences actions and opinions of others; Displays passion and optimism.
Managing People - fosters quality focus in others; Improves processes, products and services
Negotiation Skill: skilled in negotiating tactics, effective in utilizing analysis and creative solutions to extract the greatest value for the company.
Proficiency in, but not limited to:
Microsoft Office Applications - Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, Projects, Visio, etc.
Skills - Knowledge of Injection, Bottling, Blow molding, and Auxiliary Equipment as well as AutoCAD
This position embodies the values of Niagara's LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:
Lead Like an Owner
Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
InnovACT
Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
Find a Way
Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways
Empowered to be Great
Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
Engages in long term talent planning
Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams
Education
Minimum Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or other related field or equivalent experience
Preferred:
Master's Degree in Engineering or Business Administration or other related field or equivalent experience
Certification/License:
Typical Compensation Range
Pay Rate Type: Salary
$178,481.04 - $249,873.47 / Yearly
Bonus Target: 20% Annual
Benefits
Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:
Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.
https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits
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