Project Manager

Overview

Element has a current opening for a Project Manager to join our growing team in Midland, MI. The Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and managing all aspects of project work. They are responsible for aligning project work with strategy and delivering the project, and working closely with upper management and business development to make sure the scope and direction of each project is on schedule. The Project Manager is the point of contact for the project team and client and ensures all projects comply with Element standards and guidelines. 

Responsibilities

• Arranges assignments, analyzes the course of the project
• Reports project status to the management and stakeholders
• Coordinates and maintains systems and processes, tracking, etc.
• Supports execution of projects against the contracted scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders using the agreed upon project toolset.
• Assists and makes recommendation in the coordination of internal resources to meet project/client needs.
• Supports communication across the internal teams
• Coordinates/Facilitates Client communications, schedules meetings, records minutes.
• Identifies obstacles and project risks, and supports resolution activities. Reports and escalates concerns regarding "in house" projects to management as needed.
• Supports resolution of financial queries that are raised, including timely escalation if extra budget is needed (ie. bringing to GM attention).
• Able to analyze and use project data to influence decisions that affect project delivery.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision

Skills / Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred
• 3-5 years' experience
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and an attitude of learning
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

 

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

 

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

 

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner".

 

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

Employment Type: OTHER