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## Project ManagerApplylocations: US - Tonawanda (CHQ): Novi, MItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R12703## Job Requirements**Why work for us?** Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we’re always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us!**Summary** The Project Manager is responsible for managing the portfolio of projects which are required to enable effective industrialization of new battery fire protection and emission control products supplying the automotive industry, as a tier 1 supplier and energy storage solution industries. The role will involves working cross-functionally to develop and manage a program of projects which will deliver most effective and standardized manufacturing techniques. The focus will be on new product programs, which will require close cooperation with pursuit and New Product Development teams. Critical to the success of this professional will be their ability to be a proactive leader who is collaborative, drives for results, and directly contributes to actions needed to create new revenue platforms by implementing most effective manufacturing processes.**Responsibilities****Technology Identification and Integration:*** The Advanced Manufacturing team overall will identify, evaluate, standardize, and implement manufacturing processes. This set of activities requires coordination as a program, which will be the responsibility of this role.* This will include collaboration with R&D and engineering teams to incorporate new technologies into production processes.* Own and systemize technology best practice knowledge.* Decide which operations to consider core activities and insource, and which operations to externalize and toll. There should be a bias to internalizing as much as possible to enable greater control over the supply chain.* Consider how to take a modular approach to allow flexibility in the process and ability to adapt to changing requirements and demand.* Safety and Sustainability* Ensure that all new manufacturing processes prioritize safety and environmental sustainability.**Quality Assurance and Compliance*** Ensure that all new manufacturing processes comply with industry standards and regulations, including IATF, ISO 9001, APQP, and other automotive-specific requirements* Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to develop and maintain quality metrics and address non-conformance issues.**Project Management:*** Lead cross-functional teams to implement capital projects and process improvement initiatives.* Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets for manufacturing improvements.* Work closely with suppliers and vendors to ensure the timely supply of quality materials and components.**Team Leadership and Development:*** Supervise, mentor, and develop the project and program team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.* Conduct regular performance reviews and develop training programs to enhance team capabilities.**Key Competencies*** Is a consistent role model for the Alkegen Core Values.* Be able to lead, coach, and develop team members.* Strategic project management.* Have a strong sense of urgency and proven ability to turn innovation into action.* Be highly motivated and possess vision and enthusiasm.* Possess influencing and networking skills to drive results in a matrix organization.* Understand how to deliver on short time frames and be committed to meeting deadlines.* Communicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respect.* Drives execution with the team and has a bias towards action.**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.* Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in advanced manufacturing, preferably within the automotive supply or battery industries.* Proven track record in complex project management, ideally co-ordination multiple projects in a program approach.* Strong knowledge of advanced manufacturing technologies and industry standards, particularly in the context of battery components.* Demonstrated leadership capabilities with experience in managing and developing high-performance teams.* Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.* Travel: 25 - 50% depending on the selected candidates work location and business need**Compensation:*** This position can be based in multiple locations. For candidates residing in New York State, the range is 100,000-127,000* Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.If you are interested in being part of a world class function here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people – ALL PEOPLE – breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr