Junior Project Manager

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you’ve never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

In collaboration with and guidance from the Project Manager, effectively manage and coordinate life cycles of one or more concurrently running projects generally related to the fulfillment of customer orders for custom engineered capital equipment systems, from conception through achievement of project goals and objectives, and to final closeout.  Lead or assist with additional project assignments, as directed.

What you'll be doing:

• Collaborate with and support the Project Manager to effectively manage large customer orders by overseeing various steps of the project life cycle and executing tasks as assigned.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the products that the company manufacturers while supporting design engineering and participating in design reviews, failure mode and effects analysis discussions, kick-off meetings and quotations.
• Participate in inspections, customer visits, and final acceptance testing to learn and apply the quality control and management processes to project work. 
• Provide supply chain support by communicating need dates, part requests, change requests, material shortages and expedites.
• Manage process improvement projects on the production floor to improve housekeeping, safety, quality and material flow.
• Independently manage smaller-scale customer orders, by:
  • Planning - Determine what needs to be done, who is going to do it, and when it needs to be done. Key planning duties include defining and clarifying scope, and developing the overall project plan including task sequence, schedule, and milestones. 
  • Organizing - Set up project team(s) within the context of the existing organizational structure. Key organizational duties include defining the organizational structure of the project team including identifying roles, positions, and accountabilities within the team,
  • Leadership - Key leadership duties include setting team direction, coordinating activities across organizational functions, selecting Team Members, and holding Team Members accountable.
  • Control - Track progress to ensure objectives are met by assessing the cause of deviations from the plan and evaluating and correcting problems. Key controlling duties include defining project baselines, tracking progress, reporting statuses, and determining & taking corrective actions, as needed.

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Education/Experience

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or relatable discipline, plus two (2) years of project management facilitation, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Prior experience in Engineering, Operations, Planning, or Supply Chain in a manufacturing environment preferred. 

Certification(s)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Project Management Skills.  Working knowledge of project management principles, including establishing vision, mission, goals and objectives, creating project teams, applying comprehensive root cause analyses, implementing interventions, ensuring organizational alignment, and measuring and communicating progress and success.  Must possess excellent planning and relationship-building skills. 

Computer/Applications Skills. Proficient computer skills using a variety of software applications systems, specifically those that facilitate project management.  Proficient in Microsoft Officer Suite. 

Change Agent/Strategic.  Courage to make and influence others to make difficult decisions.  Able to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek.  Ability to actively participate with management in developing and managing strategic goals and objectives.  Ability to solicit and manage the development of innovative approaches to current and emerging business challenges, while taking into account strategic implications.

Travel. Ability to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally.  Ability to obtain and maintain a valid US Passport.

The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $62,500 - $82,500 + benefits.   Relocation benefits may be available, if deemed applicable based on candidate location.  

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.  

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$62,500 - $82,500 / Annually

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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