Senior Project Manager
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Cary, NC, US
Company:
Cornerstone Building Brands is North America's largest manufacturer of exterior building products, operating facilities across the U.S., Mexico, Canada, and Costa Rica.
Summary:
The Sr. Project Manager will oversee multiple complex projects within the enterprise, collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project deployment. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and relevant experience in project management, preferably in manufacturing environments.
Requirements:
Technology: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, MS SharePoint, Power Apps, Power BI, PowerPoint
Hard Skills: Leadership, Organization, Adaptability, Collaboration, Critical Thinking
Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or Business Management
Experience: 7-10+ years of experience managing multiple projects and providing PMO support for enterprise-level strategy rollouts.
Job Description:
Job Description
The Sr. Project Manager will play a key role in managing, supporting, and driving projects across the enterprise by leveraging project management expertise, data analytics, and engineering knowledge. This role involves close collaboration with various functional teams, including (but not limited to) Operational Excellence CoE, Continuous Improvement, EHS&S, Quality, Communication, Human Resources, and Business Unit leadership, to successfully deploy CPS and other business transformation initiatives.
The position reports to the Director of Business Transformation – Cornerstone Production Systems (CPS) and serves as a critical resource within the corporate Center of Excellence (CoE) team, providing Project Management Office (PMO) support and facilitating enterprise-level projects. A key objective is to develop and enhance project management capabilities throughout the organization by standardizing methodologies, tools, and processes, and by fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
**Please note this is a remote role that requires 50% travel including travel to Mexico.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead and manage multiple complex projects from concept through execution, including facility layout changes, equipment installations, and process optimizations.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource strategies for business/ transactional kaizens.
- Ensure all projects comply with applicable safety, regulatory, and quality standards.
- Identify project risks, develop mitigation plans, and proactively resolve issues to avoid disruptions.
- Partner with engineering, operations, supply chain, procurement, finance, IT, and quality teams to define project requirements and align on priorities.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to validate and deliver NET Cost Take Out (CTO) savings and performance improvements.
- Provide PMO support across business units to drive standardization, alignment, and continuous improvement across the enterprise.
- Track progress using key performance indicators (KPIs) and regularly communicate updates through dashboards, reports, and executive presentations to leadership team.
- Facilitate alignment meetings and stakeholder reviews to ensure transparency and informed decision-making.
- Standardize project management methodologies, tools, and best practices across the organization.
- Build organizational project management maturity by developing training programs and mentoring team members.
- Operate with a high degree of independence, exercising sound judgment and escalating issues when necessary.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration in both virtual and on-site environments through strong interpersonal skills.
