Project Manager

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. Thatâ??s what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing thatâ??s carried us for more than 65 years â?? a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Champion Lozierâ??s Mission, Vision and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozierâ??s success.
• Manage and prioritize the project stream to ensure completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope utilizing effective project management practices.
• Assess budgets, resource allocation and coordination of project activities that may be across functional areas within the organization.
• Assist in the definition of the project scope and objectives involving all relevant stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plan to monitor and track progress, facilitate daily stand up meetings, project demonstrations and other project related meetings.
• Coordinate, collaborate and facilitate delivery of project objectives.
• Identify project risks and issues, identify solutions and resources to resolve or minimize.
• Responsible for project documentation through the duration of the project including scheduling and sequencing activities.
• Responsible for communication and collaboration with Director of Project Management office.
• Responsible for communicating to sponsors with accurate and timely information to allow for timely decisions.
• Responsible for thoroughly understanding, communicating, and managing the project objectives and communications to stakeholders and appropriate team members.
• Act as a liaison between business stakeholders and IT.
• Provide team leadership to keep the team motivated, focused and meeting milestones on time.
• Work collaboratively across all plants and all levels of the organization to meet business objectives.
• Ability to work and interact well with others, including vendors/suppliers.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelorâ??s degree in Computer Science, Business or related technical area. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management roles and responsibilities. Minimum of 3 years of experience with agile methods (SCRUM, SAFe, Kanban). Minimum of 3 years of experience with: JIRA/Confluence, and project planning software such as MS project

Required Skills:

• Excellent organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated presentation and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership of group and team meetings.
• Demonstrated competence in project management tools and techniques.

Preferred Skills

• Experience managing projects to build, develop and improve processes.
• Agile certification or process improvement certification.
• Change practitioner certification.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Ability to travel overnight and on short notice.
• Must maintain a valid driverâ??s license.
• Ability to navigate in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to navigate stairs.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an â??at-willâ? basis.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Relocation benefits available, (as applicable).
• Monday thru Friday schedule, hybrid schedule available after training.