FPC National is hiring: Corporate Project Manager - Manufacturing in Atlanta

FPC of Hendersonville is seeking a driven and skilled Project Manager with a background in engineered materials or manufacturing for a key corporate role. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, this role leads strategic projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards. The Project Manager will collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients to meet business objectives and consistently exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage project plans, covering scope, timeline, budget, and resources.
• Lead and coordinate internal teams and vendors for seamless project execution.
• Ensure resources are properly allocated and available.
• Create detailed project plans to track progress.
• Identify risks and create contingency plans when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to guide projects from start to launch through the stage gate process.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Build and sustain relationships with internal teams, vendors, and sponsors.
• Use verification techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule, and costs.
• Monitor progress, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
• Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met.
• Measure performance using appropriate systems, tools, and techniques.
• Communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Lead project update meetings with SteerCo, at least quarterly or as needed.
• Manage relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (e.g. Engineering, Business Administrations, Manufacturing, Project Management, Science)
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or (CAPM)
• 10 years related experience, including 5 years of project management
• Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools (e.g. Agile, Scrum)
• Experience with R&D
• Ability to communicate effectively across different levels of the organization
• Broad understanding of business, organization, and strategy development
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize tasks based on demand is required
• Competency with Planisware or similar
• Project Governance/Stage-Gate experience
• US Citizenship or Green Card Holder required

Why Work With Us:

For candidates, we provide a high level of support, coaching, and advocacy. We strive to get your resume in front of the right people and help you put your best foot forward at every step of the process. Apart from the current role, we actively recruit candidates for various growth-oriented opportunities with an emphasis on excellent career progression. Building long-term relationships with candidates and clients is our key priority.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role or other similar positions, or wish to explore future opportunities, email your resume directly to April Bonfanti, Managing Partner at FPC of Hendersonville, for a confidential review.

Contact April Bonfanti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilbonfanti/