Required skill set: Project Management (communication, reporting, timeline and budget tracking, etc)
Job Title: Project Manager

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams and multiple external suppliers to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proven track record of managing complex projects from initiation to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and track project critical path, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource restriction.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for timely and effective execution.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Proven working experience (3+ years) in project management.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Jira, Trello).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking abilities.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience working with material testing labs.
• Experience with automation projects.
• Agile/Scrum certification or experience.
• Budget management and financial forecasting.

Job Type: Contract
Pay: $41.00 - $42.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience:

• Material testing project: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cleveland, OH 44128 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cleveland, OH 44128: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Identify and track project critical path, goals, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and resource restriction.
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for timely and effective execution.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Foster a collaborative and productive team environment