HOPPE North America is seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager to lead and oversee complex projects across various departments. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in project management methodologies, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. This role requires exceptional leadership, communication, and organizational skills to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage risks, and ensure project success throughout the entire project lifecycle. The Project Manager will also be responsible for program development, process improvement initiatives, and stakeholder engagement to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Essential Duties:

Lead end-to-end project management activities including Development of comprehensive project plans, scope, achievable schedule, budget, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
Facilitate requirements gathering and perform detailed requirements analysis to define project deliverables
Manage project scope changes through effective scope management and change control processes
Reviews project proposal and requirements to determine schedule, cost estimates, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources for major projects
Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to ensure timely delivery of project components while maintaining quality standards and cost targets
Coordinates with appropriate project team groups such as, Customers, Sales, Finance, Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Customer Service to guide project and produce customer deliverables within specified time frames and budgets.
Implement and Utilize project management software for planning, tracking, and reporting progress
Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address project issues or delays
Lead and communicate outcomes of meetings for status updates, stakeholder engagement, mediate conflict resolution, and decision-making processes
Promote continuous improvement through Lean Six Sigma practices like Kaizen and process mapping initiatives
Facilitate communication across teams using tools like SharePoint and others for documentation and collaboration
Travel to suppliers or customers as necessary

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree with at least four years of project management type experience in a technical field
Project management certification is desirable, but not required
Excellent communication skills, capable of facilitating meetings and presenting complex information clearly
Proven experience in project management with a strong understanding of the project management lifecycle
Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies such as PMBOK, Agile (SAFe), Waterfall, Lean Six Sigma
Demonstrated leadership skills with supervising experience in managing cross-functional teams
Proficiency in project scheduling, risk management, cost control, scope management, and requirements analysis
Ability to manage and drive multiple projects forward, prioritizing them in a way that contributes most to Company success
Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and models

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

5+ years of project management experience in a technical field developing products for the mass market
Strong analytical skills with expertise in data collection and data analysis
Relevant certifications such as PMP®, CAPM®, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are highly desirable

This position offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to lead innovative projects that impact organizational growth. We value proactive problem-solving abilities combined with strategic thinking to foster a collaborative environment focused on excellence.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

HOPPE North America, Inc.

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