Project Manager -Plymouth, MI
Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world's top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Project Manager to join our Transportation Technologiesteam in Plymouth, MI. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in quality and certification testing.
Intertek's Transportation Technologies team offers Total Quality Assurance expertise, delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enables our customers to power ahead safely. Our automotive, battery and energy storage, and related transportation industry testing and certification expertise is recognized by leading manufacturers worldwide for evaluating how their products and services meet and exceed quality, safety, sustainability and performance standards.
What are we looking for?
This position will be responsible for managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. In conjunction with a cross-functional team, this position is responsible for ensuring superior customer service levels. In some locations, this position may be responsible for ensuring proper execution of the customer service delivery model.
Salary & Benefits Information
In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.
What you'll do:
Act as a liaison between customers and Intertek to ensure a positive customer experience and the successful completion of project deliverables.
Ensure timely scheduling of projects and communication of project timelines and updates to customers.
Become a single point of contact for key customers.
Remove obstacles that prevent projects from moving forward and resolve customer concerns.
Ensure that all resources (samples, equipment, staff) are available and drive projects through to completion.
Management of subcontracted projects.
May provide support to the sales team with regard to capacity and timing discussions.
May provide day-to-day supervision for a team of Project Coordinators.
May identify new business opportunities and win projects to achieve growth targets.
Perform other duties as required.
The transportation technologies team provides the transportation industry with the confidence that its products and services meet required safety and quality standards. The team's services cover all aspects of clients' needs from advisory, auditing, certification and inspection to outsourcing, quality assurance, testing, training and more.
This position outline is a general guideline and does not represent all encompassing details. The position assumes that the incumbent has both the mental and physical requirements to carry out the above-defined duties.
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED and 3 years relevant experience required, including but not limited to project coordination, project management, and/or project scheduling.
Bachelor's degree in science, technology, engineering or math is preferred
PMP Certification preferred
Automotive test lab experience preferred
Prior technical experience in a laboratory environment strongly preferred.
Prior supervisory experience desired.
Microsoft Office expertise, including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Must be customer-focused and quality-driven and possess excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Ability to make timely decisions with incomplete information under tight deadlines and pressure.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment with shifting priorities.
Ability to interface with cross-functional teams in an effective manner.
Ability to resolve conflict and problem-solve in an effective manner.
Must have a proactive and positive attitude.
Ability to travel as business needs dictate, via car and airplane.
Ability to perform all clerical functions inherent to the position.
Intertek: Total Quality. Assured.
Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven, high-quality business model and a global network of customer-focused operations and highly engaged subject matter experts. With passion, pace, and precision we work to exceed our customers' expectations, while engaging with our employees to be 10X in their performance and professional growth.
Intertek is a drug-free workplace. As a condition of employment, certain positions may be required to pass a pre-employment drug test based on the type of work that will be performed.
We Value Diversity
Intertek's network of phenomenal people are our greatest assets, and the diversity they bring fuels our success. Intertek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, or who need assistance applying, please email hr.eeo@intertek.com or call 1-877-694-8543 (option #5) to speak with a member of the HR Department.
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* Intertek does not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies and will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices...
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