Project Manager Operations Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Facilities & Manufacturing Project Manager to lead multiple high-impact operational projects at its Pewaukee, Wisconsin campus. This is not an IT Project Manager role. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing facilities, manufacturing, warehouse, or capital improvement projects from planning through execution.

You will independently manage several concurrent initiatives, including an office remodel, a large-scale document digitization project, and a warehouse redesign, while coordinating cross-functional teams, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience in facilities, manufacturing, warehouse operations, construction, plant operations, or industrial environments.
• Proven experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from initiation through completion.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and make sound project decisions.
• Proficiency with standard project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, Smartsheet, or similar platforms.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing office renovations, facility upgrades, warehouse redesigns, or manufacturing improvement projects.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies such as Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid approaches.
• Experience working in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• PMP Certification is a plus, but not required.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead multiple concurrent facilities and manufacturing projects, including:
• • Office remodel
  • Document digitization initiative
  • Warehouse redesign
• Manage the complete project lifecycle from planning through successful completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and meet quality expectations.
• Define project objectives, scope, milestones, timelines, and deliverables.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Monitor project progress and provide regular status updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain project documentation, business requirements, and project artifacts.
• Track project changes and ensure documentation remains current.

Team Coordination

• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Engineering, Customer Service, Applications, Operations, and Facilities personnel.
• Communicate project plans, schedules, and logistics with employees across the site.
• Organize team activities and balance project resources throughout each project phase.

Vendor & Contractor Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, suppliers, and external vendors.
• Coordinate vendor activities and ensure work complies with project requirements.
• Resolve vendor issues and escalate concerns when necessary.

Document & Information Management

• Oversee document evaluation, cataloging, digitization, archiving, and secure destruction processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies regarding proprietary and confidential information.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve issues proactively.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Ensure quality control throughout all phases of project execution.

General Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with executives, department leaders, employees, and external partners.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across facilities and operations.
• Perform additional project management responsibilities as assigned.

Ideal Candidate

This role is ideal for professionals with experience as a Facilities Project Manager, Manufacturing Project Manager, Capital Projects Manager, Industrial Project Manager, Plant Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Operations Project Manager, or Engineering Project Manager who enjoy leading complex operational projects, coordinating diverse teams, and driving projects from concept through successful completion.