Slovakia Our plant in Slovakia is currently searching, from now – 10.03.2021 Project Manager

The purpose of the Project Manager Job is to deliver company projects efficiently, on time and within the budget according to company Quality standards. Co-ordinate cross-departmental activities and leading cross functional teams.

Main tasks and responsibilities:

• Lead and assist in project planning sessions
• Define the project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Plan and ensure resource availability and allocation, coordinate resources for the flawless execution
• Manage project progress and changes, adapt work as required
• Ensure that projects meet deadlines within scope and budget
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Manage relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Design and sign off on contracts, oversee all incoming and outgoing project documentation
• Design risk mitigation plan
• Conduct project review and create detailed reports for executive staff, escalate to management as needed
• Optimize and improve processes and the overall approach where necessary
• Secure growth opportunities and initiate new projects
• Manage large and diverse teams

Key indicators:

• Documented reduction of line & market reject figures at selected customers to level: Quality KPI as defined per strategic mid-term and annual business plans i.e., but not limited: Line rejects, Field rejects, Warranty cost, etc. …

Required experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management, or similar post

Education, knowledge and experience:

• University education, engineering or business administration
• General economic overview and basic economic knowledge
• Active knowledge of English language as mandatory and German language desired
• Knowledge of MS Project, Excel, Power Point, SAP and Creo programs at an advanced level
• Knowledge of the principles of project management
• Skilled in MS Proj (or similar planning tools), Excel, Word, Power Point
• Experience with ISO systems

Personality qualities and skills:

• Ability to see the big picture, create and share vision
• Multi-tasking and ability to manage various project elements simultaneously
• Attention to detail and analytical skills
• Customer focus, external and internal
• Persuasiveness, Leadership, Integrity
• Good listening and communication skills, written and verbal
• Conflict resolution skills
• Team player, ability to establish networks across the organization
• Management of indirect resources in a matrix environment
• Ability to deliver under pressure versus tight timelines and handle stress situations