Engineering Project Manager

Project Manager

Iowa City Oral Care is seeking an individual with strong technical skills and leadership experience in large and/or complex technical, equipment, and automation projects to join our team. There are multiple opportunities to lead projects to bring new technologies to life, upgrade / retrofit existing machinery, and enable improvements / cost savings supporting productivity and operational excellence. You will be part of a unique organization based within the manufacturing plant that drives synergies, technical rigor, and focuses on delivering projects with excellence utilizing standard work processes.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead team(s) in delivering variety of projects from portfolio of smaller projects to full ownership of larger scale project through the entire project management life cycle from chartering the team to start-up of new / upgraded equipment working with internal and external resources.
• Lead technology for process, packing, controls, warehouse, and/or facility equipment including scope definition, coordinating design with vendor / technical partners, and testing validation with engineering and start-up team.
• Own critical engineering work process(es) including training / qualification, coach others in utilizing standard work processes, and maintain stewardship compliance.
• Own project scope, cost, schedule, and resourcing along with associated documentation following standardized work processes, driving risk management / quick issue resolution, and leading project optimization. Scope management, cost containment, and meeting deadlines will be key for successful project delivery.
• Lead and/or lead team(s) for equipment VATs (vendor acceptance tests) on purchased equipment. Ensure designs and installation comply with safety, quality, finance, and regulatory requirements. Influence key stakeholders and maintain consistent communication on project status.
• Drive collaboration with site / global engineering, technical vendors, equipment suppliers, and production site personnel displaying strong hand-on partnership with operations and supporting operational excellence.

Job Qualifications Required:

• Bachelors in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering, or relevant related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrated technical engineering in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on budget and on schedule.
• Ability to provide feedback to vendors on design changes needed to meet the plants deliverable.
• Must be able to work onsite at Iowa City, IA plant 5 days per week.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (less than 10%).

Preferred: Experience with Product Supply operations, packing equipment, and/or process equipment.

Pay Range: $85,000 - $115,000 Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of equal opportunity factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skills, and level of experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits. Our company is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Immigration Sponsorship is not available for this role. Qualified individuals will not be disadvantaged based on being unemployed. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.