Project Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is accountable for full project lifecycle planning, initiation, execution, monitoring, and close-out of projects within the Composite Technologies business. She/he will partner with a team or subject matter expert (SME) to lead the execution of multi-disciplinary projects to support the business in achieving its objectives. This position will require collaboration with functions such as Supply Chain, Quality, Product Engineering, Human Resources, Legal and other functional groups as appropriate. She/he will apply Project Management best practices directly to formulate comprehensive project plans, manage action logs, risk logs and change logs, ensuring projects are correctly scoped, appropriately resourced, and delivered on time and on budget.

The position will support the development of a project management office (PMO) within the organization and develop a suite of governance that promotes best project management practices across the organization. This will include mentorship of project managers throughout the business. 
The Project Manager will leverage the support of a scheduler to build project plans in Microsoft Project (or other Project Management suite). She/he will be accountable for reporting on project progress and escalating risks and deviations appropriately. The position will be a part of the project management office (PMO) for Composite Technologies.

DUTIES:

Project Planning and Execution

• Responsible for project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and project closing for projects within the Composite Technologies segment. Leverage subject matter experts and a multi-disciplinary team, to execute on the project scope. 
• Define clear scope of project, identify project execution team and stakeholders, build project schedule and maintain logs (action log, risk log, change log). Establish project metrics (budget, timeline, etc.) and ensure project is maintained in control by applying project management tools and best practices. Investigate variances/gaps and implement mitigation measures to minimize impact to budget and/or planned objectives.  Escalates out of control conditions and implements recovery plans with urgency to enhance outcomes.
• With the help of a project scheduler, build and maintain a project schedule in MS Project. Define key project milestones using these milestones to track and report on progress for upper management.  Hold project progress meetings (weekly/bi-weekly) to ensure active involvement of project team and awareness of key stakeholders. Prepare reports as required to ensure progress, risks and challenges are communicated frequently and effectively. 
• Actively communicates with business leadership on developments, escalations and risk management. 

Governance and Compliance

• Responsible for the development of a full suite of PMO governance documentation. This governance structure should Accountable for managing detailed performance scorecards for assigned programs and projects.  Ensure project key performance indicators (KPIs) are actively managed, with deviations from target and unfavorable trends escalated with correct urgency. Maintain strict adherence to internal compliance standards through project execution. For assigned projects, work with relevant stakeholders to drive compliance with HSSE, labor, regulatory, insurance and other governance requirements.  Lead and/or participate in relevant audits as appropriate. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Holding a Bachelor's degreee
• Recognized Project Management Certification is a plus (PMP)
• MS Projects Super user
• Fluent in English. 
• Strong project management, business acumen, strategic thinking, and communication skills.  
• Ability to work and collaborate effectively with diverse external and internal stakeholders to deliver planned outcomes.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced project management capability, including a high-level of knowledge and experience with project management in diverse settings utilizing project management principles (PMBOK), processes, and solutions.  
• Continuous improvement mindset which aims to challenge status quo.
   

WHAT MATTR OFFERS

•    At Mattr, safety comes first! We go the extra mile to ensure our employees are safe and healthy 
•    We understand times have changed and so have we. Mattr offers flexible work arrangements (where possible) to suit your needs 
•    Comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive salaries, annual incentives, medical benefits, retirement savings plans, paid vacation days, education assistance programs, corporate discounts and more!
•    Participation in service milestone awards and recognition opportunities 
•    Access to mental health support resources such as our Headversity mental health and wellness platform and free, confidential access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
•    Rewarding growth opportunities (may include global career and travel opportunities) supported by personalized training, development and mentoring programs
•    Commitment to providing a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace environment  
•    We prioritize our Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) values and offer a paid Impact Day, allowing employees an opportunity to support charitable organizations in their communities
•    Company events, social gatherings and team building activities that promote fun!
•    We’re working to create a better world. Join us!

Mattr delivers advanced material technologies and complex manufacturing expertise through brands offering engineered products, technology and solutions to support infrastructure projects & markets world-wide. Mattr brands: Shawflex, DSG-Canusa, Flexpipe and Xerxes.

At Mattr, we have built a true team environment where all employees are empowered to contribute to the success of the company. We want you to join our team!