Technical Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +12 more states.

📋 Description

• Plan, develop, and oversee multiple projects across Engineering, Operations, and Manufacturing portfolios.

• Lead project teams of various sizes and complexities, ensuring timely delivery, adherence to budget, and high quality standards.

• Articulate project objectives that are in line with organizational, sponsor, and portfolio strategic goals.

• Inspire and guide project teams while aligning milestones, objectives, and goals with customer needs and stakeholder feedback.

• Organize the collection of business requirements, documentation, and stakeholder approvals.

• Transform requirements into prioritized tasks for team members engaged in the project.

• Assess project schedules and coordinate the necessary resources.

• Ensure stakeholder agreement on project scope and associated costs.

• Balance costs, schedules, timeframes, and project specifications effectively.

• Propel tasks to completion while monitoring progress against schedule and budget.

• Conduct project cost analysis, including expenses related to travel, training, and resource allocation.

• Identify cost-saving solutions through the optimization of processes and systems.

• Define and oversee resource capacity and time tracking.

• Recognize problem areas and implement alternative solutions.

• Manage risks, conflicts, issues, and escalations associated with the project.

• Handle change-control processes for scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.

• Provide updates to stakeholders regarding project status, variances, issues, risks, and corrective measures.

• Facilitate effective project communications for a variety of audiences.

• Report on project metrics and manage KPIs within the constraints of scope, schedule, cost, and quality.

• Coordinate project-related RFIs/RFPs with third-party vendors and internal IT procurement.

• Maintain effective relationships and communication with service providers.

• Review and approve payment requests and change orders.

• Recommend, prepare, and conduct training related to implementation.

• Support coaching and development within the Project Management community.

• Share best practices across the PMO and the organization.

• Deliver exceptional customer service by proactively addressing and resolving concerns swiftly and efficiently.

• Adhere to company security policy procedures.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• 5–8 years of progressively responsible experience in actively managing medium-sized and/or complex-scope projects with intricate matrixed teams.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or its equivalent is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing or shop floor environment.

• Familiarity with product design and manufacturing execution systems.

• Experience with project management software, including Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, and Project.

• Ability to influence and motivate teams without direct authority.

• Advanced interpersonal skills for collaborating with diverse and geographically dispersed teams.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Self-motivated, innovative, and efficient in proposing solutions to complex, time-sensitive challenges.

• Collaborative decision-making skills and the ability to engage with all levels of management and stakeholders.

• Highly adaptable to evolving technology and environments.

• Exceptionally organized with keen attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Relocation assistance will be provided.

• Opportunity for remote work within eligible states.

• Chance to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment.

• Support for professional growth and career development.

• Training related to the implementation of key initiatives.

• Coaching and development of project management skills and capabilities.