Senior Project Manager

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Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong emphasis on Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Project Management. The role will be responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and successful completion of capital projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role demands a strategic thinker with exceptional leadership, project management, and technical skills. The Engineering Manager will report to the Director, Continuous Improvement and Capital Projects [Note: I don’t know if this is my title as that is not official yet, but for sake of this posting, let’s roll with it]

You will have the opportunity to:

Leadership

- Mentor and develop a early career project managers, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.

- Promote a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Capex Management

- Provide input into the capital expenditure budget, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial constraints.

- Identify, evaluate, and prioritize capital projects, preparing detailed business cases and justifications for approval.

- Oversee the full lifecycle of capital projects, from concept and feasibility through design, procurement, installation, and commissioning.

- Support and manage AFE (Authorization for Expenditure) approvals, capex tracking and process facilitation.

Budgeting and Financial Management

- Prepare, manage, and monitor project budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.

- Track expenditures, implement cost control measures, and support financial audits.

- Provide monthly and quarterly Capex/project updates and presentations to local and corporate teams.

Project Management and Technical Oversight

- Detail reviews and support to engineering projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

- Utilize project management methodologies and tools to track progress, manage risks, and communicate status to stakeholders.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, finance, and procurement, to ensure seamless project execution.

- Provide technical leadership and expertise in the design, development, and implementation of engineering solutions.

- Coordinate with internal stakeholders (operations, maintenance, finance, procurement, EHS) and external engineering firms and contractors.

- Stay current with technological advancements and industry trends, integrating relevant innovations into projects and processes.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and team performance.

- Prepare and present regular reports on project status, financial performance, and engineering activities to senior management.

REQUIREMENTS:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or related field). Master’s degree preferred.

- Professional Engineer (PE) license, Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, or equivalent is a plus.

- Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in engineering with hands-on project experience in manufacturing environment.

- Proven experience in managing capital expenditure projects and project management.

- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) and tools.

- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Proficiency in engineering software and tools (e.g., AutoCAD, MS Project).

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR).

The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee., a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

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