Outer Armor by Commercial Sewing hiring Project Manager Level 1 in Torrington, CT | LinkedIn (2024)

Seeking a Captain of Projects! Are you ready to helm the ship in the dynamic world of marine and powersport? Join our team and be at the helm of innovation as we navigate through the waves of progress. As the captain of projects, you'll chart the course, manage the tides of deadlines, and ensure smooth sailing from conception to completion. If you're fueled by passion for the sea and powered by project management prowess, drop anchor with us and let's embark on an exciting voyage together!

The Project Manager for Commercial Sewing, Inc. will be responsible for the timely completion of projects working closely with sales and engineering.

Essential FunctionsSpecific duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Work with Sales & PD&E teams to ensure projects meet milestones consistent with the project objectives.
• Formalize and document the project management process for projects.
• Initiate, conduct and document weekly meetings with team’s goal of meeting all project commitments.
• Keep team motivated, focused on the project goals/objectives and directed to meet due dates.
• Provide project management, guidance and risk mitigation strategies.
• Requires the ability to work with other departments, leading through influence, mining and analyzing data and proactive communication to ensure successful project performance.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with business development to identify new potential customer needs and facilitate further discussions of required project scope documentation.
• Act as the primary customer conduit for all project communications during the product development process.
• Develop, implement and keep current all project management documentation (project schedule, budget, running action item list, etc.) and stage gate project deliverables.
• Facilitate data gathering, consolidation, analysis and provide summary input to department leaders. Analyze data to identify project risks and potential issues before they occur.
• Support Lead Engineer to facilitate regular and revised cost estimate summaries and metrics relative to project scopes.
• Facilitate program reviews with PD&E and customers for project milestone reviews.
• Assist Lead Engineer with sourcing of new parts/components as needed to complete projects.
• Participate in engineering meetings to ensure project deliverables, design reviews, and timelines are on track.
• Participation in daily production planning meetings as required to review potential risks and solutions for current projects.
• Collaborate with engineering management to develop standard processes, metrics and/or templates and participate in the deployment of new standards, processes and tools that align with other CSI partners.
• Ability to assist in various areas when needed and to promote a teamwork environment

Education & Qualifications

• Project management experience; 2-4+ years
• Possess or be willing to work toward PMP Certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent experience a plus
• Knowledge of Finance and ability to perform business case analysis
• Ability to prioritize workload and adjust to multiple priorities
• Must have superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills

Equipment UsedPersonal computer, telephone, various office equipment

Note

• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the classification. They reflect the essential elements and general responsibilities of the position, but are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
• The performance of all essential functions listed is subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the American Disabilities Act.