Project Manager

About the role

Since 1892, OPW customers have been able to count on us to revolutionize fluid-handling operations around the world. As a global leader in fluid-handling solutions, the mission of OPW is to be a developer of a comprehensive array of innovative fluid-handling solutions that our customers can consistently and reliably count on.

These include loading and unloading systems for high-value hazardous and non-hazardous bulk products; railcar and transport tank-truck valves, gauging devices and tank-monitoring systems; automated storage-terminal controls and systems; and regulators, fittings, valves, vaporizers, vacuum-jacketed piping and gas-handling systems for the safe handling and distribution of cryogenics and industrial gases.

OPW has more than 2,000 employees with manufacturing operations in North America, Europe and China, and sales offices around the world. OPW is part of the Clean Energy & Fueling segment of Dover (NYSE: DOV).

This Project Manager leads cross-functional teams to deliver new product development and projects on time, within budget, and according to functional, performance, and quality requirements. This project manager also tracks go-to-market plans, annual plans, and other commercial work. Additionally, they may lead "special projects" that are program-wide such as product line rollouts equipment upgrades or similar.

Partnering with the Market Development Manager, Engineering Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Product Manager, and finance leader. This role is the information hub for all related functions and synchronizes communication with the functional, leadership, and executive teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Model Dover's Core Values

• Respect and Value People
• Collaborative Entrepreneurial Spirit
• Winning through Customers
• Expectation for Results
• High Ethical Standards, Openness, Trust

Project Planning

• Build and publish detailed project schedules
• Track project deliverable completion
• Own and publish project schedules

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Product Management, NPD Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Marketing-Sales to identify and build ownership (Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed (RACI)) of project gates and deliverables.
• Quarterback the active projects list.
• Host project meetings.
• Own the reporting and tracking data for identified projects.

Budget Management

• Track Project Costs
• Track Resource Allocation
• Identify potential expense over runs. Partner with team members to identify mitigation actions.

Risk Mitigation

• Spot and document delays and bottlenecks early
• Partner with the team to build mitigation plans
• Drive accountability by providing visibility and partnerships

Requirements

5+ years Project Management Experience

• Documenting status in MS Project or Similar Tool
• Writing weekly flash reports
• Hosting Cross-Functional Team Meetings

Industry Experience, Previous Project Management Experience in Manufacturing Environment:

• Stage-Gate Development NPD and Go-to-Market
• Agile Development Process
• Lean Manufacturing
• Leveled Information / Status Tracking and Reporting

Inter-Personal Skills

• Outstanding Team Communication Skills (Verbal, Digital, Personal Presentation)
• Outstanding Collaboration Skills
• Ability to negotiate with Stake Holders to Define and Deliver "Best Results"

Professional Skills

• Ability to Prioritize and Multi-Task
• High Bias-for-Action and Consistent follow through
• Ability to Communicate Influence Belief based on Data
• Ability to Create Visibility to Obstacles and Resolutions to Promote Accountability

Education

• Bachelor's or master's degree in project management or related field
• PIMBOK Certificate or equivalent

Additional information

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position's responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, a candidate's education/training, the position's location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.