Project Manager For Operations

Description: Project Manager for the Operations Office, reports directly to the Ops Director and works along with the Assistant to the Operations and Project Coordinator to improve efficiency and maximize outcomes through meeting specific KPIs and deadlines of the different internal and external Operations’ projects. 

*****Construction and/or Solar Energy and/or Renewable Energy Industry background is required*****

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Requirements: 

• 2+ years direct management experience of 2-5 direct reports and 25+ indirect

• 2+ years managing projects associated with large customer fulfillment and logistics

• A Bachelor's degree with a in business, management and/or related field

• Agile, Lean or Six Sigma, Scrum Master etc. certifications are a plus

• Ability to handle confidential information.

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple requests.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently.

• Administrative/Managerial Skills: Proactive, planning and organizing, critical thinking, strong leadership skills, results oriented, performance management, teamwork oriented and skilled negotiator

• Anticipate project roadblocks and develop creative solutions both within and across projects to meet goals

• Construction and/or Solar Energy and/or Renewable Energy Industry background is required*

• Communicate well and work collaboratively within a team and across teams

• Demonstrate strong negotiation, conflict resolution, and persuasion skills

• Demonstrated leadership skills in collaborating and influencing cross-functionally

• Effective organization and prioritization skills

• Excellent oral and written communication and time management skills to meet expectations of all stakeholders

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Experience with 5S, lean processes, Six Sigma

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Smartsheet, or similar project management software.

• Highly results oriented and demonstrates personal accountability, urgency, and persistence in completing high-quality work products

• Maintain a positive, professional attitude under tight timelines and with multiple competing priorities

• Manage activities for multiple medium/large and/or complex projects simultaneously without missing critical deadlines

• MS Office proficiency, strong MS Excel or similar resource allocation/scheduling software

• Proficiency with MS Office suite including MS Project or similar project management software

• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships with key stakeholders

• Punctual and dependable attendance.

• Remain flexible during periods of rapid change

• Strong analytical and interpersonal communication skills

• Strong analytical and process improvement experience

• Strong interest in renewable energy and sustainability.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Warehouse management software experience is a plus

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Responsibilities:

• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.

• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members as required.

• Conducts routine departmental analysis on functions, processes, asset utilization (equipment, resources, and labor) and communicates results of departmental analysis to Operations Director

• Coordinates efforts with other departments.

• Ensure operational processes adhere to legal and company standards

• Facilitate communication between internal teams and clients, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of project progress

• Identifies departmental financial resources necessary to support operating plan and provide cost justification for departmental spending; participates with Operations Director in the development of department operating budgets

• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement operational efficiencies

• KPI reporting and coaching around data

• Manage the end-to-end project life cycle, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure

• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff

• Manages performance of Assistant to the Operations Manager and/or other colleagues and recognize, train, coach, counsel, and take corrective action when warranted

• Oversee the local and Philippine team and ensure optimum performance and engagement

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Provide input and feedback on all operations processes and results to Operations Director

• Provides departmental input to Operations Director for development of operating plans for warehouse and transportation operations in support of organizational goals including facility, equipment and staff

• Provides process improvement recommendations to Operations Director and implements process improvement action plans within the department

• Provides strategic and innovative leadership regarding employee engagement, process improvement and KPI tracking

• Responsible for providing input to Operations Director for departmental strategic and operations planning, financial management, operational reporting and communication, fleet management, departmental process improvement, compliance, and inventory management

• Work closely with the Operations Director and CEO and the development team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget