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Harsco is recognized for technical leadership and worldwide experience in virtually all major aspects of railway track maintenance. We enable railroads to operate at peak efficiency over smooth, precisely aligned track that increases railway safety while reducing fuel consumption and other key operating costs. Our broad array of equipment and services support every type of railway operator, from major national and international railway systems, to short lines and high-speed urban transit networks.

The position will be responsible for successfully executing 1 to 3 complex rail maintenance and construction equipment projects with a portfolio value of greater than $10M and durations ranging from one to multiple years. The Project Manager leads the integration of engineering, manufacturing, procurement and other supporting teams to successfully execute contract requirements profitably. The Project Manager directly engages with customers to positively manage relationships. This position requires a leader with a proven track record of both managing complex technical projects involving manufacturing and the ability to identify and implement business process improvements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Will include the following, but other duties may be assigned:

+ Execute the full project management life cycle from initiation to closeout for multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Develop and manage project budgets, estimates to complete and provide project performance data driving revenue and cash forecasts.

+ Develop and manage project schedules including cross-team logic linked tasks.

+ Coordinate project execution among all involved teams and collaborate with functional leadership to address project needs.

+ Proactively identify and manage plans for project risks, issues and opportunities.

+ Communicate project status regarding schedule, cost, deliverables, risks, issues and opportunities internally and externally.

+ Serve as primary customer interface for assigned projects.

+ Capture and share lessons learned to improve business portfolio performance.

+ Bachelor’s degree in project management, business engineering, or related field.

+ PMP certification preferred.

+ Minimum of 3 years leading cross-functional teams on design and production projects, preferably with a manufacturing component.

+ Ability to support occasional travel both international and/or domestic (< 10%).

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The project manager must possess the following interpersonal skills:

+ Leadership (taking initiative, motivating, mentoring)

+ Ability to partner, relate to others and build consensus

+ Ownership of work scope, meeting commitments and ability to prioritize

+ Communication (strong written and verbal communications, comfortable presenting to a group)

+ Ability to maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations

+ Ability to diplomatically deliver unfavorable information and to stand firm when necessary

The project manager must possess the following technical skills:

+ Proficiency using Microsoft Project to build and manage project schedules

+ Project budgeting and change proposal cost modeling

+ Project financial performance reporting

+ Presentation creation and delivery for multiple levels of audience

+ Ability to analyze manufacturing system data

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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