Project Manager-Hybrid Work Schedule

Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Projects, the Project Manager is responsible for oversight of Safran Test Cells' projects including but not limited to partial test cell/facility upgrades, equipment of projects and oversight of complete test cell projects. The Project Manager will contribute to team efforts by handling all local issues at foreign and US installations and coordinating the communication between the Customer, Safran Test Cells' staff, vendors, sub-contractors, and installation personnel.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 Responsible for oversight of projects including but not limited to partial test cell/facility upgrades, equipment of projects
 Assist other Project Managers with oversight of complete test cell projects, which may include build construction, manufacturing, installation, integration, and acceptance testing of Safran Test Cells and 3rd party equipment
 Responsible for the coordination and communications between the Customer, Safran Test Cells' staff, vendors, sub-contractors, installation personnel and any other personnel or firms involved in building, installing, and commissioning the Project
 Responsible for financial management with support from the Finance Department, contract management, and customer relations throughout the Project implementation
 Assist in handling all local issues at foreign and US installations, including housing and local transportation for Safran Test Cells personnel, local procurement, and local office management
 Actively participate in a continuous improvement culture providing recommendations and implementing enhancements to current methods and procedures
 Responsible for issuing Purchase Order Requisitions and developing Contract Change Requests and Registers
 Responsible for issuing Customer Invoice Requisitions
 Actively participate in design reviews and other internal and external meetings as required

Education/Experience:
 Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management or related field preferred
 Minimum of 4 years work experience across engineering disciplines involved in the project implementation required
 7+ years of closely related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
 High School diploma or GED required
 Prior project management experience in the aero engine test cell business is highly desirable

Qualifications:
 Demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders
 Strong communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be
assertive yet approachable delivering a positive customer service experience
 Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; actively seeks opportunities to improve and promote quality and monitors own work to ensure quality is met
 Demonstrated excellent contract and vendor management skills
 Solid organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment with close attention to detail
 Strong knowledge in the use of standard Microsoft programs including Microsoft
Project, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
 Ability to integrate project management knowledge areas including project scope, quality, time, cost, communication, and risk management
 Demonstrated ability to manage multiple activities in various stages of completion
 Good customer focus, attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
 Familiarity with commercial construction practices preferred

 Able and willing to travel up to 50% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required; some trips may last up to 8 weeks