Performance Improvement Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin

Company Information
Headquartered in St. Augustine, FL, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, Amphenol CIT is one of the world's leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like Aerospace, Military & Defense Electronics, Space, Medical, Test & Measurement, and Industrial.
Our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At Amphenol CIT, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.
Project Manager I
SUMMARY
The Project Manager I acts as the primary point of contact (POC) on customer specific and internally driven projects. As the POC, they will establish and maintain project plans, recurring action item lists (RAILS), report progress internally and externally, and manage to the Scope of Work per the defined financial budget and deliverables schedule to ensure successful project completion.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Managing project development and execution from initiation to closure.
• Work with the project sponsor (internal or external) for the initiation and execution of the phase gate process.
• Develop and maintain the project schedule from launch to completion.
• Communicate clearly the project expectations to the project sponsor and team members.
• Resolve issues and solve problems throughout the project cycle.
• Prepare bills and invoices, as well as budgetary and progress reports.
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.
• Track and provide compliance reports on project budget and milestone schedule to project sponsor and management as requested.
• Leading, coaching, and motivating members of the project team.
• Capture project results and lead post-project evaluations to determine the level of team success and need for process improvements.
• Works to become an industry and internal expert (knowledge resource) on the products and systems for which they are responsible.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Leads or assists efforts in creating statements of work when such is not provided by the customer.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans.
• Customer relationship development and maintenance.
• Continuous improvement in processes, documents, and reports.
• Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.

*Other duties as required in support of the department and the company*
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The responsibilities of this role do not include supervising other employees.
QUALIFICATIONS
To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree or four (4) years of project management/similar experience required.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or other Project Management accredited certifications (CAPM) preferred.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Conversational in any other language is a plus.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Basic arithmetic: add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percentages.

JOB SKILLS

• Proficient in MS Office Suite and SharePoint.
• Knowledge of ERP systems, SAP preferred.

• Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.

• Ability to be flexible and able to function comfortably in a fast paced, constantly changing, and ambiguous environment while maintaining a positive team environment.
• Reliable and flexible to work additional hours on short notice to complete orders and/or special projects to meet customer demands.
• Understanding and experience in Lean manufacturing environment preferred. Participate in continuous improvement projects and 5S related performance teams.

• A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Writing skills are required to complete documents and forms.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
As part of their job duties, the employee must sit for lengthy periods while operating a computer. They frequently use their hands to type, handle objects, and communicate verbally. Additionally, they may need to stand, walk, reach, and occasionally lift objects weighing up to twenty (20) pounds. This role requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching overhead, reaching at or below shoulder level, and keyboarding. According to ADA regulations, reasonable accommodation will be provided to ensure that individuals with disabilities can perform the job's essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT (Choose one)
Office environment: This is an air-conditioned work environment where employees have desks or cubicles and work in a fixed location. The physical environment is usually comfortable, well-lit, and equipped with the necessary facilities and hardware. The company culture is a culture of teamwork, communication, continuous improvement, business casual, strategic, and goal-oriented. The working conditions are stable, predictable, and secure.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Amphenol CIT is fully committed to minimizing the environmental impact of its operations, activities, and products. To achieve this, we adhere to all applicable environmental regulations and laws, prevent pollution, and continuously improve our environmental performance in all our global operations. This is possible through an Environmental Management System that provides a framework for setting and reviewing our environmental objectives and targets. We aim to identify and reduce any negative environmental impact our business activities may have.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

• ASTM F-2412-2005, ANSI Z41-1999, or ANSI Z41-1991 rated safety toe shoes in specific areas.
• Clear ANSI Z87.1 safety-rated glasses in specific areas.
• Hearing protection in specific locations.
• Ability to compile with JSA in specific areas.

EXPORT COMPLIANCE DISCLAIMER
This position includes access or potential access to ITAR and EAR (Export Administration Regulations) technical data. Therefore, candidates must qualify as US Persons, defined as US Citizens or Permanent Residents (Green Card Holders).
TRAVEL
Up to 10% of travel is expected.
AMPHENOL CIT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
Amphenol CIT is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).
Amphenol CIT participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at Recruiting-Corp@AMPHENOL-CIT.COM