Sr Manager of Project Management

At Niagara, we’re looking for Team Members who want to be part of achieving our mission to provide our customers the highest quality most affordable bottled water.

Consider applying here, if you want to:   

• Work in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment with a chance to make an impact.   
• Develop lasting relationships with great people.   
• Have the opportunity to build a satisfying career.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages for our Team Members.

The Sr. Manager of Project Management is responsible to lead a team of engineering project managers to plan, implement, manage and successfully complete the company’s major capital projects as assigned by the Director of Project Management. This position will interface with developers, architects, general contractors, engineering firms, permitting jurisdictions and are responsible to directly manage and supervise Niagara’s chosen contractors.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Reports directly to the Director of Project Management
• Has regular interdepartmental communication and interaction with key internal stakeholders
• Responsible for planning and supporting the work of multiple project managers across multiple projects, functions, and project phases
• Work with Director of Project Management to develop budget, scope, and schedules for capital projects
• Makes high level recommendations and/or decisions with limited oversight
• Provides input to the project design and strong communication, handoff, and consulting support throughout the project
• Actively monitors project schedules and suggests the necessary changes to stay on track
• Ensures projects are implemented in accordance Niagara’s policies and procedures including but not limited to safety, good manufacturing practices (GMP’s), quality and generally accepted construction and  equipment installation methods
• Manages program wide initiatives for our team such as BodyArmor
  • Collaborates internal to the team as well as external to make sure there is one voice
  • Makes sure nothing gets missed in scheduling, planning, parts, internal and external stakeholders
• Leads project management continuous improvement efforts and communication of best practices
  • Develops CI improvement efforts for the team in terms of design, documentation, and collaboration.
  • Takes CI issues from problem to solution
  • Identifies gaps and helps solve them
  • Identifies improvement for new OEM’s and finds options in the industry.
• Travel – Less than 33%
• Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without prior notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Construction & Equipment Installation field
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Position, Food  Or Plastics Manufacturing 
  • 6 Years  – Experience in Supervisory Capacity

                *experience may include a combination of work experience and education

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • 10+ Years– Experience in Construction & Equipment Installation field
  • 10+ Years – Experience in Position, Food  Or Plastics Manufacturing 
  • 10+ Years – Experience in Supervisory Capacity

*experience may include a combination of work experience and education

Competencies

• Above average project and individual time management skills
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to all levels of  internal and external recipients
• Experience in managing multi-million dollar projects
• Above average skills in planning, budgeting, schedule tracking, and cost controls
• Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Excel, Word, Power Point and MS Project

This position embodies the values of Niagara’s LIFE competency model, focusing on the following key drivers of success:

• Lead Like an Owner
  • Manages a safe working environment, accurately documents safety related training, and effectively communicates safety incidents
  • Provides strategic input and oversight to departmental projects
  • Makes data driven decisions and develops sustainable solutions
  • Skilled in reducing costs and managing timelines while prioritizing long run impact over short term wins
  • Makes decisions by putting overall company success first before department/individual success
  • Leads/facilitates discussions to get positive outcomes for the customer
  • Makes strategic decisions which prioritize the needs of the customer over departmental/individual goals
• InnovACT
  • Continuously evaluates existing programs and processes, and develops new initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Creates, monitors, and responds to departmental performance metrics to drive continuous improvement
  • Communicates a clear vision, organizes resources effectively, and adjusts the strategy as needed when managing change
• Find a Way
  • Demonstrates ability to think analytically and synthesize complex information
  • Effectively delegates technical tasks to subordinates
  • Works effectively with departments, vendors, and customers to achieve organizational success
  • Identifies opportunities for collaboration in strategic ways

• Empowered to be Great
  • Makes hiring decisions primarily based on culture fit and attitude, and secondarily based on technical expertise
  • Engages in long term talent planning
  • Provides opportunities for the development of all direct reports
  • Understands, identifies, and addresses conflict within own team and between teams

Education

• Minimum Required: 
  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and other related fields or equivalent experience

• Preferred: 
  • Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Certification/License:

• Required:            N/A
• Preferred:           N/A

Foreign Language

• Required:            None Required
• Preferred:           None Required

Typical Compensation Range

Benefits

Our Total Rewards package is thoughtfully designed to support both you and your family:

Regular full-time team members are offered a comprehensive benefits package, while part-time, intern, and seasonal team members are offered a limited benefits package.

• Paid Time Off for holidays, sick time, and vacation time
• Paid parental and caregiver leaves
• Medical, including virtual care options
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with company match
• Health Savings Account with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Expanded mental wellbeing benefits including free counseling sessions for all team members and household family members
• Family Building Benefits including enhanced fertility benefits for IVF and fertility preservation plus adoption, surrogacy, and Doula reimbursements
• Income protection including Life and AD&D, short and long-term disability, critical illness and an accident plan
• Special discount programs including pet plans, pre-paid legal services, identity theft, car rental, airport parking, etc. 
• Tuition reimbursement, college savings plan and scholarship opportunities
• And more!

https://careers.niagarawater.com/us/en/benefits

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