Project/Program Manager (Non-IT) 2 - (109429-1)
Lafayette, IN or Mossville, IL
12 months
Job Description
The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.
Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
- Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
- Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence.
- Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Skills:
- Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
- Basic ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
- Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Basic knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
- PMI or PMP certification preferred.
- 2-4 years experience required.
Position’s Contributions to Work Group:
- Support the New Source Introduction (NSI) Portfolio Manager
Reason/motivation for request:
- Addition
Why Client? “Whether it be ground-breaking products, best in class solutions or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Client. With 150 locations in countries around the world, what you create at Client travels and helps people around the world. You can collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work and continuously grow and develop through our various opportunities. Here, you can do the work that matters.”
Typical task breakdown:
- Providing NSI project status tracking
- Archiving of NSI DR/PR & GW Review documentation
- Prepping for NSI Portfolio Review
- Providing data mining / extraction utilizing Excel and PowerBI
- Present and explain reports and findings to clients.
- Facilitate project meetings with various business partners.
- Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
Interaction with team:
- Daily interaction with NSI Portfolio Manager, NSI Leads, Strategy Leads, Engineers, and Project Management Office staff in support of outlined responsibilities
Team Structure
- Report to NSI Portfolio Manager for all work assignments
Work environment:
- Business casual/Office
Education & Experience Required:
- Years of experience: 5+ years project/program management experience in technical field required
- Degree requirement: 4-yr degree in STEM field preferred
- Do you accept internships as job experience: yes
Top 3 Skills
- Verbal and written communication skills,
- problem solving skills,
- attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
Additional Technical Skills
(Required)
- Basic knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
- Basic knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
- Expertise in use of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc
(Desired)
Engine experience preferred
Soft Skills
(Required)
- Ability to work independently and manage one’s time.
Travel Requirement – 0-25% (domestic)
Export Control Requirements – NO
Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com
