Job Description
We are looking for a Project Manager to oversee cross-functional initiatives in a fast-moving manufacturing and operations setting in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role will guide projects from kickoff through completion while aligning customer needs, schedules, budgets, and operational priorities. The ideal candidate brings strong coordination skills, sound judgment, and the ability to keep diverse teams focused on timely, high-quality execution.
Responsibilities:
• Direct projects through each phase, from early definition and planning to launch and closeout.
• Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication across customer-facing, planning, procurement, operations, logistics, and implementation teams.
• Build practical project roadmaps that define timelines, resource needs, deliverables, and execution plans.
• Review progress against key milestones, surface risks early, and work with internal experts to resolve issues that may affect delivery.
• Provide regular status updates, lead meetings, and maintain alignment on priorities, expectations, and next steps.
• Monitor budgets, project costs, and authorized customer spending to support financial control through completion.
• Evaluate requested scope adjustments and communicate the effect on deadlines, costs, and staffing requirements.
• Encourage a team-oriented environment that supports accountability, process improvement, and effective problem-solving.
• Follow company standards related to safety, quality, and workplace practices.• 3-5 years of experience in project management, operations, account coordination, or a similar business function.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communications, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or a related discipline is preferred.
• Background supporting manufacturing, production, supply chain, logistics, fulfillment, or other operational projects is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple active projects while balancing shifting priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation abilities for varied stakeholder groups.
• Solid analytical and decision-making capabilities, with the ability to address challenges and keep work moving forward.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project or business systems used for planning, tracking, and operational oversight.
• PMP certification, Agile Scrum knowledge, or formal project management training is a plus.
