Senior Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager, reporting to the Senior Director of Manufacturing Technology, is responsible for the development of innovative and continuous improvement projects as well as the overall management and safe completion of projects within time, budget, and scope.

This individual works directly within the Manufacturing Technology Office as well as cross-functional teams and associates throughout the organization, outside partners and vendors to deliver value-added business solutions meeting Libbey’s purpose-driven strategy

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Manage a small team of project team leaders to execute projects while leading larger scope projects.


* Manage CapEx projects through established processes and procedures by utilizing common project management tools.


* Responsible for Leading and supporting the project management execution of projects


* Lead Project Approval Committee cadenced meetings


* Assist in the development of detailed project charters and detailed project plans to establish target expectations


* Develop project schedules and milestones using appropriate tools


* Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path


* Monitor and control project budget, schedule, and resources


* Facilitate all project communication processes


* Lead project status meetings and prepare regular Project Status Reports


* Ensure assigned resources are informed, supported and accountable for target milestone dates


* Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors/partners


* Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans


* Manage changes to project scope, project schedule and project costs through appropriate levels of approval


* Create and maintain project documentation including but not limited to; project plan, communication plan, change management log, actional item log, meeting records, project decisions, etc.


* Set, update, and continually manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders 


* Conduct project “Lessons learned” meetings and create recommendations report for continuous improvement


* Participate in the development of best practices and tools for project management


* Lead, influence and empower the organization to fulfill our purpose (living our legacy, shaping our future and winning as one)


* Cultivate a diverse and inclusive culture where associates can thrive, make us better and fuel ideas/innovations to ensure our long-term success

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS


* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Management, or a related field, is required


* 5+ years of Project Management experience preferred


* Strong communication and interpersonal skills


* Ability to speak to technical-level staff and summarize communications for executive presentation


* Familiarity with project management software tools such as MS Project, Primavera o...