Project Manager Job in Tulsa 74101, Oklahoma US
John Crane is the acknowledged global leader in its field with approximately 20 manufacturing sites and more than 6,700 employees located in 50 countries. John Crane is a part of Smiths Group (FTSE 100), a global technology company listed on the London Stock Exchange (SMIN) employing more than 23,000 people in over 50 countries.
John Crane offers a comprehensive range of engineered mechanical seals and seal support systems, mechanical packing, power transmission couplings, engineered bearings, and high performance filtration systems under the brand names John Crane, Sealol, Safematic, Flexibox, Metastream, Lemco, Indufil, Orion Bearings, and TCE.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Manages the scope of work, cost, schedule and customer communication of Engineering design projects through all phases including design, drawing approval, production, testing and equipment delivery.
SPECIFICALLY, THE PROJECT MANAGER WILL:
- Initiate, plan, and control projects, drive project execution, track project progress, and resolve issues that impact task completion or success.
- Oversee and participate in the preparation of project documentation including plans, schedules, status reports, earned value, and implementation plans.
- Create and manage project schedule and budget and submit critical issues to Engineering Manager for resolution.
- Assess customer needs to define project parameters and establish the most effective communication methods for updating project progress and needs to team members, managers, and executives.
- Properly set and manage expectations through active management of scope, change, issue and risk management.
- Anticipate and resolve any problems, bottlenecks or scheduling conflicts.
- Establish and maintain good communications with customers on project issues and concerns.
- Review, update and report project performance to management including resource constraints, conflicts, or client concerns.
- Maintain a log of issues and resolutions and document and resolve any customer change orders.
- Manage multiple projects of various sizes concurrently.
QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of three years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing industry.
- Project Management Professional Certification desired.
- Excellent client expectation management and negotiation skills.
- Understanding of the basics of project management (estimation, project planning, issue management, risk management, change management, communication).
- Ability to clearly express technical concepts both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to determine and balance project cost, quality and schedule.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Project, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
- Excellent written/verbal communication, presentation, problem-solving, organizational and multitasking skills.
John Crane Lemco offers all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plan, paid vacation and holidays, company matching 401(k) and more!
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