Sr. Operations Project Manager – New Site Operations Launch
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Job Summary
JOB SUMMARY
The Sr. Operations Project Manager will facilitate and lead strategic initiatives for large and high complexity projects. We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven candidates to lead the end-to-end planning and execution of a new manufacturing site launch. This individual will be responsible for managing a cross-functional team and ensuring alignment across engineering quality HR inventory EHS legal and compliance functions. The role requires strong leadership organizational agility and the ability to manage complex timelines and interdependencies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities
- Program Leadership:
- Define project charter success criteria and execution strategy aligned with business goals.
- Serve as the single point of accountability for scope schedule budget and risk management.
- Lead the execution of the strategic framework across Site Engineering Manufacturing HR Legal Quality and EHS.
- Cross-functional Coordination:
- Develop and manage an integrated master schedule.
- Ensure clear ownership across workstreams via RACI matrix.
- Facilitate regular program steering and working team meetings.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Maintain strong communication with senior leadership and key stakeholders.
- Manage governance structures escalation protocols and change control processes.
- Risk and Issue Management:
- Establish and maintain RAID logs (Risks Assumptions Issues Dependencies).
- Anticipate project risks and proactively implement mitigation plans.
- Operational Readiness:
- Ensure cross-functional teams are prepared for production ramp-up.
- Monitor deliverable readiness: facility buildout EHS compliance staff hiring/onboarding materials availability and production qualification.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Provide high-impact updates dashboards and executive briefings.
- Drive continuous improvement and capture lessons learned.
MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports To: Regional Project Management Office Sr Manager
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelors degree in engineering Business Operations or a related field (masters preferred).
- Minimum 810 years of project/program management experience in manufacturing operations or industrial facility projects.
- Proven experience in leading greenfield or brownfield plant launches is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes engineering systems and facility operations.
- Exceptional leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. MS Project others).
- PMP or similar certification is a plus.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strategic planning and execution
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Risk and change management
- Effective communication and influence
- Operational excellence mindset
- Detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture
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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent required
Bachelors degree required Masters Degree Preferred
Minimum of 12 years work-related experience required in project management or related discipline.
Or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience.
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- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
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