Project Manager – Strategic Solutions

AFL

Project Manager leading major strategic projects for AFL, specializing in fiber optic cable solutions. Responsible for cross-functional team management, accountability, and project execution in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/23/2026full-timeDuncan • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with all stakeholders to define and control project scope
Assemble a project team and develop their skills, vision, and accountability
Plan, execute, and track schedules with input from subject matter experts and team members
Create and control project budgets
Accept accountability for project execution related to safety, production ramp-up, business systems, process and quality engineering, and supply chain management.
Utilize Microsoft Teams or other enterprise tools for international project collaboration and reporting
Provide frequent project status reports to stakeholders and the management team
Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
Formal training and/or Project Management certification, such as, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM).
4+ years of experience using formal Project Management methodologies managing large projects and cross functional, multi-site project teams.
Experience with enterprise project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project,
Experience with Predictive or Hybrid PM methodologies
Preferred (not required) Experience managing Business Process development projects such as scheduling systems
Knowledge of Product Development and New Product Introduction Processes
Experience working within an Operational Excellence manufacturing system and/or managing manufacturing equipment installation and startup.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible time off policy
401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)
Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs
Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options
Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company!

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Hard Skills & Tools

Project ManagementProject SchedulingBudget ManagementProcess EngineeringQuality EngineeringSupply Chain ManagementBusiness Process DevelopmentProduct DevelopmentNew Product IntroductionOperational Excellence

Soft Skills

CollaborationTeam DevelopmentAccountabilityCommunicationStakeholder Management

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certified Project Manager (CPM)