Project Manager Leader Solar Mfg. MASS

This company is a growing, entrepreneurial, privately owned, international industry leader that designs, develops and manufactures handling systems for all areas of solar cell processing.

You will lead and coordinate the installation and acceptance of solar cell manufacturing equipment at a solar manufacturing facility in the Boston metro area. With the goal of doubling production capacity, you will be at the heart of a cooperative venture between our client’s customer, teams of experts from Germany, local employees and various contractors. You will need to be organized, detail oriented, have great communication skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full time permanent position. Project success positions employee for a leadership role.

You will:

·    Plan and lead the timely deployment of multi-million dollar manufacturing equipment

·    Implement progress reviews and quality assurance procedures in accordance with the company methodology to ensure a successful and profitable build-out, as measured by past project performance and customer satisfaction

·    Work with our client’s personnel, customer and other resources to identify requirements, and scope the effort associated with implementing those requirements.

·    Be well versed in communicating the features and facilities requirements of the our client’s product set, and work with the customer to design installations

·    Plan projects in order to accomplish goals and ensure customer satisfaction within constraints such as time, cost, and agreed quality standards

·    Schedule tasks, deadlines, and milestones for all stakeholders and resources using their methodology for all parties

·    Identify schedule uncertainties and risks for both customer and our client

·    Implement mitigation strategies and contingency plans

·    Run the equipment installation project on a day-to-day basis

·    Coordinate designers, engineers, subject matter experts, technicians, vendors, and service providers to deliver milestones according to plan

·    Coordinate communication between our client’s customer, company staff and third parties acting on behalf of the customer

·    Efficiently and competently manage problem resolution. Establish recovery plans, and bring the team back on plan or create a new plan with the assistance of key stakeholders

·    Track and report team hours and manage project budget

·    Analyze and ensure project outcomes, including schedules, cost of resources during different project phases, and final equipment acceptance tests

·    Create, maintain, and constantly look to improve implementation processes

·    Obtain, discuss, and follow-through on feedback from the customer

·    Investigate and answer customer questions
Core Values

·    Integrity: Exercises uncompromising integrity, honesty, respect and ethical behavior.

·    Initiative: Accepts personal responsibility for making this expansion project great. Proactively initiates action; anticipates needs and has ability to plan forward. Takes steps independently to get work done in the most effective manner.

·    Customer Orientation: Acts with the customer in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationship with the customer that results in customer trust and respect. Manages customer relations effectively; dedicated to meeting and exceeding the project’s expectations and requirements

·    Problem Solving: Analyzes problems and generates alternative solutions quickly and accurately. Can sort through complexities and distinguish unimportant or irrelevant issues from key components. Exercises a fundamental willingness to learn.

·    Corporate Stewardship: Understands the impact of decisions and takes actions in the best interest of the customer and our client. Keeps the bottom line in mind while delivering high quality.

·    Results Orientation: Can be counted on to meet and/or exceed goals; strives to execute flawlessly and improve processes and products.

·    Communication: Clearly articulates information, ideas and opinions in a succinct and understandable manner; can vary communication style to meet diverse audiences.

·    Teamwork: Fosters cooperation, openness, and leads by example. Supports concerted effort and brokers compromise in support of larger goals.
Qualifications

·    BS/BA required. Relevant fields include mechanical, industrial, and electrical engineering

·    Experience leading the deployment of equipment valued at greater than $10M

·    10+ years project management experience in manufacturing, semiconductors, renewable energy, construction, technical service, or sales of engineering solutions

·    Ability to work efficiently and independently under tight deadlines and in stressful situations

·    Capacity to understand, assimilate, and organize complex technical information

    Experience working in a complex stakeholder environment

·    Facilities project management experience, overseeing activities such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing refits

·    Proficiency with Windows, MS Office, and MS project

·    Ability to travel internationally as needed
Other Information

Location: Portland, Oregon metro area.

Reports to: President USA



Must be able to work within the U.S. without sponsorship.

If you have a stable track record of progressively increasing responsibilities AND meet ALL of the criteria above, e-mail qualified, chronological resume

  Please put “Project Manager - MASS" in the subject line and include salary range in cover letter.

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