Sr Project Manager

Every day we get opportunities to make a positive impact on our colleagues partners customers and society. Together were pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas including energy food water and shipping.

As we push forward the innovative open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So as we shape a more resourceful less wasteful world we build our careers too.

About the job

In this role the Sr Project Manager will plan and run projects/programs with major impact on technology organization/people footprint structures and processes to optimize the overall performance of the site. Support the business unit and product groups to improve efficiencies to ensure customer value by improving safety quality delivery and cost in a fast-paced and high energy environment. This position will manage projects with medium to high complexity and potentially a significant business impact in accordance with Alfa Lavals project methodology to reach desired outcome.

This position is an onsite in Broken Arrow OK.

As a part of the team you will:

• Plan manage and execute major projects/programs containing varying capital investments to support the Broken Arrow site and Business Unit.
• Projects will include:
  • Develop and implement major transformations with new ways of working that includes people processes and investments.
  • Developing the new & the existing products as well as transforming the Supply Chain.
  • Implementation of the Air footprint strategy.
• Initiate projects through business cases definition and promotion: gains VS costs and time to profit.
• Manage all project components: scope budget & planning; teams animation; change management; risks; communication & lobbying; reporting & steering committees.
• Follow up on the complete project specification objectives deliverables time plan and cost including own projects and sub-projects.
• Establish clear priorities; schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against objectives.
• Lead develop motivate high performing project teams.
• Manage key stakeholders and provide status update to steering committees and business leaders.
• Support coach and train local colleagues be the contact point with Operations Development management team.
• Be involved in air factories operational plan management.
• All employees are expected to prioritize safety regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures proactive promotion of safe practices and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
• Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism courtesy and cooperation toward colleagues customers vendors and visitors.
• Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful safe and productive work environment.

We care about diversity inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidates fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What you know:

Bachelor of Science required and Master of Science preferred or equivalent qualification in manufacturing or supply chain and following:

• 10 plus years of successful experience in projects management. PMP certification is a plus
• Strong cooperation communication and leadership skills.
• Experience implementing Lean Six Sigma principles and tools; Green Belt certification is a plus.
• Experience in production industrialization is a plus (layout optimization takttime analysis and process validation)
• Excellent technical analytical and commercial acumen.
• Demonstrated leadership motivation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to coordinate activities across departments and make data-driven decisions.
• Self-directed and decisive with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
• Traveling approximately up to 30% domestic and international (estimation).

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements (lifting climbing standing equipment and/or motor vehicle use):

• Office environment with frequent attendance on shop

Environmental Factors (hazardous materials work location work surfaces exposure):

• Shop Floor - Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• Shop Floor - The noise level in the work environment is often loud.
• Shop Floor - Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Steel toe boots safety glasses and ear plugs)

At Alfa Laval we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations currently we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

Whats in it for you

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Lavals future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare dental and vision plans a robust wellness program generous 401(k) paid holidays paid time off benefits and more. At Alfa Laval we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job background skills and experience to get it right. The base salary for this role is typically $136000.00 to $161000.00 USD a year.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit or business need without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.

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