Project Manager in Manitowoc, Wisconsin at Shipbuilders of Wisconsin

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.Equivalent combinations of education, internships, co-op experience, or early career experience in manufacturing, construction, marine, or other project-based environments will be considered.Demonstrated interest in project or program management, production planning, operations, or cross-functional business coordination.Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across engineering, production, purchasing, and other business functions.Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications is required; experience with ERP, scheduling, or project tracking systems is preferred.Ability to organize multiple priorities, follow through on action items, and adapt to changes in schedules, scope, and project requirements.Marine, yacht building, manufacturing, or construction experience, and project management training or certification, are helpful but not required.

MANAGES / DIRECT REPORTS: This position has no direct reports.

COMMUNICATION: The Project Manager must communicate positively and effectively, in both written and verbal form, with co-workers, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders, and escalate issues appropriately to Program Managers and Sr. Program Managers as needed.

DECISION MAKING:

Exercise sound judgment consistent with Burger’s mission, vision, and code of business conduct. Make appropriate day-to-day decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities, elevate higher-risk or higher-impact issues when needed, and take ownership for the quality and timeliness of assigned work.