Project Manager

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WAGO Corporation is seeking a highly organized and motivated Project Manager to support the successful execution of projects across the organization. Reporting to the Sr. Project Manager, this role is responsible for managing assigned projects, monitoring progress, analyzing project data, and collaborating with management and external sales teams to ensure project objectives are achieved and customer expectations are met.

WAGO offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, company-paid insurance plans - life, AD&D, short-term disability and long-term disability, and a retirement 401k plan.

Experience required:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum three years' experience in project management in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of project management frameworks and best practices
• Strong organizational, technical, and communication skills to coordinate effectively with internal management, engineering, marketing, product management, supply chain, manufacturing, and external sales managers
• Knowledge of SAP preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Define and document project scope, objectives and desired outcome
• Set and manage stakeholder expectations, both internally and externally
• Lead cross-functional team without direct reporting structure throughout the entire development process
• Act as a liaison between management, cross-functional teams, and external sales managers to align project goals
• Estimate resource requirements, acquire them effectively, and manage them efficiently
• Provide project updates to stakeholders as per demand and requirement
• Track project performance periodically to ensure both short-term and long-term goals are met
• Create and maintain detailed project documentation, including project timelines
• Propose and implement best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction
• Undertake risk management to minimize potential risks
• Use the right tools and techniques for more effective project management
• Ensure project delivery is on time, as per scope and within the allocated budget
• Manage interdepartmental coordination to ensure smooth project execution
• Execute projects that include, but are not limited to, new product introductions, customer requests, process improvements, and product modifications
• Up to 10% travel

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. Additional job-related duties may be assigned as required.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.