Assistant Principal Project Engineer

Role Overview

• Senior level Project Manager executing complex projects across the enterprise at any location.
• Leader, Trainer and Mentor of project management delivery tools and processes.
• Implements and builds tools and systems to execute and manage complex projects and programs from initiation to closure, ensuring alignment with company objectives.
• Provides support and/or manages COE projects.
• Develops new or advances current software programs to support corporate initiatives, investment strategies, capital efficiency, cost accuracy and create project transparency while reducing work.
• Develops process and workflows that advance project management, provides insight to decision makers, and reduces human error traps.
• Advances and governs the cost and forecast reporting process, workflows, and tools.
• Streamline cost, forecasts, and budget processes to be more automated, robust, and insightful.
• Collects, governs, analyzes, forecasts, and reports portfolio budgets ($170M to $300M). Includes: trend analysis, risk standpoints, committed vs. actual, under and overrun potential.
• Leads the effort to utilize advanced portfolio tools such as Power BI and SAP add-ons.
• Own the project prioritization process, runs list reviews and project addition meetings producing portfolio level reporting/insights.
• Identify potential portfolio risk and implement mitigation strategies.
• Reviews Project Charters and AFE documents to ensure the majority level is met and all costs and risks are validated.
• Acts as the primary liaison between the project teams, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Provides regular updates to senior leadership on portfolio progress, challenges, and financial performance.
• Reviews and provide guidance on project deliverables for gate review documents challenging Total Installed Cost and the entirety of the business exposure.
• Driver the development of best practices and innovative solutions which enhance our operational performance and reduce costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any engineering discipline from an ABET Accredited institution; candidates with other technical degrees will be considered if relevant process and project experience exists.
• 12+ years of experience in the manufacturing process and/or project focused role
• 12+ years of experience managing Capex projects within the manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of project management methodology on multiple $5M+ projects
• Ability to communicate and interact with multiple levels within an organization and professionally represent the company with outside vendors and engineering partners
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Microsoft Project, SAP, and similar project management applications
• Proficiency in developing reporting and utilizing emerging software such as Power BI and AI tools.
• Proficient in technical writing and presentation creation.
• Proficient in budget and forecast creation, analysis and reporting.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities