Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager – West Allis, WI

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As a Project Manager based in our West Allis site, you will manage the execution of capital projects ensuring that all projects are effectively executed with regards to schedule, quality and economy, manage the project process through the design phases, construction, commissioning, turnover and closure.

• Managing capital projects from planning to completion, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Establishing and leading effective cross‑functional project teams.
• Collaborating with user groups, sourcing departments and external parties to assure that user requirements are effectively transformed into project solutions.
• Establishing effective means and methods for handling risk management, change management and stakeholder relations.
• Monitoring project quality, budget, schedule, and safety, taking pro‑active corrective actions as needed.
• Reporting project progress to stakeholders and reviewing peers’ projects at key milestones.
• Ensuring compliance with procurement and environmental policies.
• Adhering to company GMP, Safety, ZEAL, and Quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

• B.S. in an engineering discipline or strongly related field and 5+ years of relevant experience. Thorough knowledge about a multitude of engineering and technical disciplines. Experience in construction of various technical objectives in manufacturing environments.
• Experience of a minimum of 3+ years with Project Management demonstrating skills in schedule, scope and budget management. Possess result‑oriented project management skills, good business acumen and strong communication skills. Preferred to have project management certification such as PMP.
• Leadership to set direction in the project and develop a cohesive team to achieve results.
• Proven successful performance and experience must be demonstrated in the management of capital investment projects in a processing industry.
• Knowledge and understanding of capital project management processes.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams and collaborate locally and globally within the company, and with external companies.
• Good organizational skills and effective written and oral communication skills in both local language and English.
• Possess contract management skills in relation to suppliers, contractors and consultants. Experience with FIDIC contracts is a plus.
• May require travel up to 15%. Willingness to support international projects is a plus.

West Allis, WI

1/30/26

$85,000-$105,000

• 401(k) with up to a 9% company contribution
• Minimum of 3 weeks of vacation plus 12 holidays and 2 weeks of Wellness Time
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• Healthcare savings account option
• Employee assistance program
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• All benefits begin on your first day

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