Project Manager (Sr. Engineering Specialist)

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The Senior Engineering Specialist is an advanced-level engineering role and identified subject matter expert (SME) of key centers of JOA knowledge, accountable for and responsible to skillfully drive excellence among large-scale project management, or strategic technology and process development initiatives through the innovative application of leading-edge technology and industry knowledge alike. 

Job Responsibilities & Essential Expectations of the Job: 

•  Accountable for and responsible to effectively drive excellence among critical centers of JOA knowledge as a SME. 
•  Professional management of major projects within defined budget, scope, and schedule among commercial equipment, process and technology development, and internal initiatives.  
•  Lead strategic initiatives among technology and process improvement action plans. 
•  Drive continuous improvement among business operations. 
•  Professionally present JOA technology or project updates to key stakeholders. 
•  Conduct project planning and review meetings to define action plans, resource plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments and contingency plans. 
•  Lead hands-on scientific-based problem-solving initiatives among equipment commissioning at JOA and customer sites. 
•  Develop others for succession of critical knowledge and skill sets. 

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Ability Requirements: 

•  Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or a related discipline; or equivalent academic and practical experience. 
•  6+ years of applicable experience in converting equipment system design preferred. 
•  PMI-based project management competence from leading projects or technology development.
•  Project Management Certification, preferred.
  •  Subject matter expert of critical technology and/or among a diversity of key technology.  
  •  Strong analytic skills to troubleshoot equipment/processes and implement solutions.
  •  Ability to effectively utilize complex software for design, problem solving, and documentation. 
  •  Strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to present findings in a group. 
  •  Ability to collaborate among a team and provide work direction of key tasks.
    

Job Critical Key Competencies: 

•  Decision Making 
•  Problem Solving 
•  Communication 
•  Leadership 
•  Driving for Results 
•  Conflict Management 
•  Coaching and Developing 
•  Business Acumen 
•  Continuous Improvement 

Job Physical Requirements: 

•  Ability to work a full day on a computer. 
•  Ability to lift and move objects up to twenty-five pounds in weight. 
•  Ability to use hand tools and monitoring/testing equipment.
•  Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and maneuver into tight spaces. 
•  Ability to work area in an environment that is loud and without air conditioning during machine commissioning and/or problem-solving. 
•  Ability to wear personal protective equipment (safety shoes, glasses, ear protection). 
•  Must travel for company business up to (~20%) international and domestic travel.