Engineering Jobs in Indian Springs, GA

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional industrialization, capex, and ECO projects from start to finish. This role operates within a matrix organization, managing scope, schedule, cost, and risk in alignment with PMO standards and governance.

The Project Manager serves as the single point of accountability for project execution, stakeholder coordination, and delivery performance, while partnering closely with functional leaders and WBS Owners.

This role follows established PMO policies, processes, and the PMO Handbook. Authority and accountability are defined by PMO governance.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead end-to-end project execution from PLC entry through project closure.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, schedules, and WBS structures.
• Manage customer and internal milestones using Planview.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality, cost, timing, and customer requirements.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues per PMO policy.

Scope & Change Management

• Own project scope within PLC C-E and manage approved scope changes.
• Support project handovers from approved NPD projects for plant industrialization
• Coordinate and implement Change Requests with WBS Owners.

Resource & Team Leadership

• Lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment without direct authority.
• Assign responsibilities, establish clear ownership, and drive accountability.
• Remove roadblocks and protect the team from external disruptions.
• Foster collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Financial & Project Controls

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, CAPEX, and Cost of Tooling.
• Track profitability, revenue, utilization, and cost-to-completion.
• Coordinate accurate and timely invoicing with functional owners.
• Understand and apply basic P&L, product costing, and investment models.

Communication & Stakeholder Management

• Lead regular project status reviews and management updates.
• Communicate progress, risks, and deviations clearly to stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver structured project reports and presentations.
• Escalate issues appropriately to PMO leadership and Steering Committees.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required
• (Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Industrial Management, or related field)
• Business-level English proficiency

Experience

• 2–5 years of project management experience (manufacturing or industrial preferred)
• Experience working in a PMO-governed environment
• Proven success managing cross-functional teams in a matrix structure
• Experience with risk management, change management, and stakeholder coordination
• Hands-on experience with project management software (Planview preferred)

Core Skills & Competencies

• Project Planning & Execution
• Scope, Schedule, and Cost Management
• Risk & Change Management
• Financial Acumen (CAPEX, forecasting, profitability)
• Stakeholder & Customer Management
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Analytical thinking and structured problem solving
• Adaptability in fast-paced, industrial environments
• Professional judgment and decision-making

What Success Looks Like

• Projects delivered on time, within scope and budget
• Risks identified early and managed proactively
• Clear, consistent communication with stakeholders
• Strong collaboration across engineering, operations, finance, and sales
• Continuous improvement through lessons learned and process discipline