Senior Project Manager at Synkron International

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Senior Project Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing a project from start to finish. This candidate will be able to create a plan of action which will consider a fixed timeline and evaluate risks. This individual should also have experience managing people and be an effective communicator. 

 Job Description:

• Develop and implement project plans, including scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate project activities, tasks, and dependencies across multiple teams and departments.
• Communicate project status, progress, and risks to stakeholders through regular updates and meetings.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and issues, and escalate as needed to ensure timely resolution.
• Monitor project budgets, expenses, and resource utilization to ensure projects are delivered within budget constraints.
• Facilitate effective collaboration and communication among project team members, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts as needed for project execution.
• Conduct project post-mortems and lessons learned sessions to identify areas for improvement and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and processes.
• Support the continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, and documentation.
• Any other task assigned by management.

Requirements

Job Specification: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronic, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing and industrial methodologies (e.g., JIT, ME) and project management frameworks (e.g., PMP).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Zoho projects, Trello, or Microsoft Project.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience leading cross-functional project teams.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to solve complex problems and make data-driven decisions.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with Life Cycle Service (LCS) processes and methodologies.

Relevant Experience: 

• Proven experience 3-5 years in Engineering Project Management, preferably in a engineering or technology-focused environment. MUST have a demonstrable 3 -5 years of such deployments in an active Engineering Projects environment.
• ​This role requires a balance between technical and project manager skills. You will be required to get actively hands-on with project design or directly assist junior engineers with design and at the same time manage ongoing engineering projects.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to Synkron International on careers.synkron-international.com to apply