Project Manager

Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES) seeks a highly organized professional to facilitate internal projects involving multidisciplinary departments and technical teams. This individual will provide project leadership to accomplish strategic objectives of the company.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all phases of a project (planning, design, configuration, testing, training, go-live, and stabilization).
• Schedule, prepare, and lead cross-functional meetings.
• Work with department heads and end users to gather requirements and ensure business needs are met.
• Facilitate communication by translating technical concepts into actionable plans and ensuring stakeholder alignment.
• Identify and communicate project risks.
• Maintain and provide accountability on project schedules.
• Assist in the analysis, redesign and documentation of business processes.
• Prepare communications for internal consumers of project.
• Prepare corporate business reviews for executive and senior leadership.

 Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Minimum of three (3) years of applicable professional experience.
• Highly self-motivated to drive projects forward, with strong organizational skills, and ability to meet project deadlines.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, pragmatism, and creativity to accomplish goals.
• Computer proficiency and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona, WI.

Desired Qualifications

• Background and experience working in a controlled manufacturing environment.
• Business process knowledge across corporate domains (Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Sales).
• Prior experience with a full life cycle ERP system.
• Prior experience with ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• High level of written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Certified PMP.

Compensation and Benefits

X-ES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits, including:

• No-deductible, low-copay group health and dental insurance (90% employer paid)
• Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• Paid time off, plus eight paid holidays a year
• 401(k) employer match up to 4%, subject to plan terms & waiting periods.  Roth option is available. 
• Participation in the 100% employee-owned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees

X-ES also takes a casual, small-business approach to company culture. At our state-of-the-art office and manufacturing facility located in Madison’s growing tech corridor, there’s no formal dress code, flexible day shift scheduling, and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At X-ES, we strive to offer a comfortable, relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.

About X-ES

When “rugged enough” isn’t rugged enough for embedded computing systems, industry leaders in the military, aerospace, industrial, and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (X-ES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of mission-critical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction, we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100% employee-owned company, our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together, we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.

X-ES is located on the far west side of Madison, WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information, visit www.xes-inc.com.

X-ES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.

All X-ES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section 39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.

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