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Astec is a global, environmentally focused infrastructure and manufacturing company of asphalt road building and aggregate processing. Our mission is to design and build the most innovative products for the industries we serve. Leveraging innovative solutions and technologies, we serve customers all over the world.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing manufacturing projects to enhance facility production across multiple Astec facilities. The incumbent will assist our business partners in discovering all aspects of each project, from ideation to full execution and implementation. The Project Manager will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members.

Specific work assignments may include planning and leading facility operational and manufacturing project planning sessions, facilitating project status meetings, maintaining complex project plans/schedules, updating RAID logs, and tracking costs and resources for multiple projects simultaneously. The role will involve leading high-impact projects and participating in project planning sessions independently.  Responsibilities include preparing and conducting pre-work for these sessions, as well as following up and taking ownership of actions.

KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

·         Overseeing project processes and procedures; monitoring the productivity and performance of the project team.

·         Managing all aspects of projects. Setting deadlines, assigning responsibilities, and monitoring and summarizing the progress of the project.

·         Reviewing and ensuring adherence to project materials, deliverables, methodologies, and procedures.

·         Preparing and presenting program-level reporting for upper management.

·         Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

·         Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.

·         Use appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs

·         Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

·         Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques

·         Report and escalate to management as needed

·         Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders

·         Perform risk management to minimize project risks

·         Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are:

·         Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience and training.

·         5+ years of end-to-end project management experience, with a focus on manufacturing environments.

·         Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly preferred.

·         Project management experience in an industrial and/or manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

·         Proficiency in Project Management Software (i.e., Project Insight, Asana, Microsoft Project, etc.).

·         Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

·         Ability to confidently facilitate large-scale project planning workshops.

·         Effective team-building expertise.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Highly organized with strong attention to detail.

·         Experience in a matrix-based, marcom organization preferred.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations

None

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

·         Continuous devotion to meeting the needs of our customers

·         Honesty and integrity in all aspects of business

·         Respect for all individuals

·         Preserving entrepreneurial spirit and innovation

·         Safety, quality and productivity as means to ensure success

Travel Requirements: Up to 10% of travel may be required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of injury in an office environment and occasionally a manufacturing shop plant environment.  Duties include a typical office setting including extensive computer work, sitting or standing. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Astec does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, citizenship status, a person’s veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or executive order.