Project Manager
Prince Industries
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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About the role
- Own assigned customer programs from internal handoff through production execution and delivery.
- Serve as the primary internal point of contact for program coordination, ensuring alignment between Sales, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.
- Maintain clear program schedules, milestones, and deliverables; proactively identify risks to cost, schedule, or quality.
- Ensure customer requirements, approvals, and documentation are clearly captured, communicated, and followed.
- Coordinate internal reviews and cross‑functional meetings to support program execution and issue resolution.
- Track program status, open actions, and risks; escalate issues early with clear recommendations.
- Support customer communication in partnership with Sales, ensuring consistent messaging and follow‑through.
- Proactively coordinate and escalate schedules with outside processors, suppliers, and material partners to prevent delays and maintain workflow continuity.
- Monitor material flow, identify risks or bottlenecks, and drive timely resolutions through effective communication and collaboration across internal and external teams.
- Ensure changes in scope, requirements, or priorities are documented, communicated, and aligned internally.
- Partner with Quality and Engineering on customer-driven requirements, approvals, and corrective actions.
- Support new program launches, including onboarding, documentation alignment, and readiness reviews.
- Drive continuous improvement in program execution, communication flow, and handoff processes.
- Travel to Prince facilities and customer sites as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in project management, program management, or operations within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience supporting aerospace, space, defense, or other regulated industries strongly preferred.
- Prior experience coordinating cross‑functional teams required.
- Strong organizational and execution skills with the ability to manage multiple active programs.
- Clear, direct communicator; able to align cross‑functional teams and manage expectations.
- Strong attention to detail and follow‑through.
- Ability to identify risks early and drive resolution.
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, manufacturing environment with tight customer requirements.
- Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, execution‑focused mindset.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP and project tracking tools preferred.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple facilities and functional teams.
Benefits
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance (PPO and HDHP with HSA) w/ Prescription Coverage
- Dental PPO Insurance
- Vision PPO Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Life Insurance and AD & D – Including options to add on additional life insurance for yourself, spouse & children.
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Fidelity Plan with strong employer match
- Personal Retirement Advisor
- Generous PTO Policy and 9 Paid Holidays per year
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement for Job-Related Classes
- Personal Protective Equipment reimbursement (safety glasses, shoes, etc.)
- Uniform Rental Service
- Employee Events
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprogram managementoperations managementrisk managementcontinuous improvementmanufacturing processesaerospace industrydefense industryquality assurancedocumentation management
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailexecution skillscross-functional team coordinationcustomer communicationtime managementcollaborationadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in Operations