Job Description

Job Title:

Project Manager

Department:

Operations

Job Status:

Full Time

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Operations Manager

Status:

Active

Amount of Travel Required:

Limited

Work Schedule:

M-Th 8a-5p, F 7:30a-4:30p,

Regular meetings outside of normal business hours (Mondays: 5am, Mid-Week: approx 9pm)

Positions Supervised:

None

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager is a key role in our organization and has many responsibilities which consists of planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within budget. A successful candidate would show past experience in planning and designating project resources, preparing budgets, monitoring progress, and keeping stakeholders informed throughout the entire project within the confines of a company's goals and vision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statement(s)

Determine and define project scope and objectives Predict resources needed to reach objectives and manage resources in an effective and efficient manner Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements Track project costs in order to meet budget Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables Utilize industry best practices, techniques, and standards throughout entire project execution Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement

REVIEW ELEMENTS

Project Planning: Define project scope and objectives; predict and estimate necessary resources to maintain efficiency. Manage Budget: Prepare budget based on plan and resources; Consistently track project costs and make updates, as needed. Develop Project Schedule: Develop working schedule and provide updates to all stakeholders. Manage Contracts: Communicate constantly with vendors and suppliers to ensure tasks and deliverables are met and relationships are healthy between parties. Monitor Progress: Make any adjustments throughout the project; measure performance and efficiency to identify areas of improvement.

COMPETENCIES

Accountability

- Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.

Autonomy

- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Communication, Oral

- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Communication, Written

- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.

Conceptual Thinking

- Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas.

Customer Oriented

- Ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures.

Decision Making

- Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.

Detail Oriented

- Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Diversity Oriented

- Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type.

Goal Oriented

- Ability to focus on a goal and obtain a predetermined result.

Innovative

- Ability to look beyond the standard solutions.

Organized

- Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.

Problem Solving

- Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Project Management

- Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.

Relationship Building

- Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.

Time Management -

Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Working Under Pressure

- Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field, preferred.

Experience:

5-8 years of project management and related experience. Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices. Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.

Computer Skills:

Able to efficiently operate computers and computer programs. Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Certificates & Licenses:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred.

Other Requirements:

Proven, sustained record of high-quality work with excellent follow-through and strong drive for results. The ability to develop trusted relationships with key influencers and stakeholders. Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands

Not Applicable:

Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

Occasionally:

Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

Frequently:

Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

Constantly:

Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

Stand: Frequently

Walk: Frequently

Sit: Constantly

Handling / Fingering: Frequently

Reach Outward: Occasionally

Reach Above Shoulder: Occasionally

Climb: Not Applicable

Crawl: Not Applicable

Squat or Kneel: Not Applicable

Bend: Occasionally

Speak: Constantly

Lift/Carry:

10 lbs or less: Frequently

11-20 lbs: Frequently

21-50 lbs: Frequently

51-100 lbs: Not Applicable

Over 100 lbs: Not Applicable

Push/Pull

:

12 lbs or less: Occasionally

13-25 lbs: Occasionally

26-40 lbs: Occasionally

41-100 lbs: Not Applicable

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception)

Sense of Sound (Must be able to hear oral communication)

Sense of Touch

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Wear appropriate PPE)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Heat-controlled and air-conditioned environment.

At APR we believe our

Noble Purpose

is why we exist. Everything we do at APR is designed to make the workday easier for the customers we serve. We aim to be their most dependable supplier, one they can count on to deliver the results needed to succeed in their jobs every day.

The APR

Mission Statement

is what do we do. APR manages the supply of rubber, metal, and plastic components for HVAC, automotive, industrial, and medical equipment manufacturers. We deliver components on time, with consistent quality, at costs that keep our customers competitive.

Our

Values

at APR is how we behave.

1. Customer Centric-

We focus on creating the best possible outcomes for our customers.

2. Respectful-

We earn trust by always respecting the perspectives and requirements of our customers, colleagues, and partners.

3. Accurate-

We strive to get it right the first time, every time, through clear and forthright actions and communications.

4. Responsible-

We take ownership of outcomes, both personally and collectively. When problems arise, we work together to solve them. When we get it wrong, we own our mistakes and act quickly to make things right.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location: In person