Project Manager
1351 Tradeport Dr Jacksonville, FL 32218 US
Job Description
Kavaliro is seeking a Project Manager for our local Jacksonville client. This role takes a hands-on approach to managing a diverse portfolio of projects, with responsibility for cost control, scheduling, and technical compliance. The Project Manager also plays a key role in building and maintaining strong customer relationships while overseeing day-to-day project execution.
1. Leadership & Team Coordination
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Lead, coordinate, and mentor engineering teams to ensure adherence to engineering standards and quality expectations.
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Support continuous improvement efforts aimed at enhancing product quality and delivery processes.
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Encourage consistency and standardization across project deliverables to improve efficiency and execution.
2. Project Execution & Oversight
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Manage all project management activities to ensure alignment with contractual requirements, priorities, and key milestones.
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Perform regular project reviews to confirm compliance with quality standards and customer specifications.
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Serve as the primary customer contact, proactively managing communications and acting as an escalation point when needed.
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Identify potential project risks early, develop mitigation plans, and implement corrective actions as required.
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Monitor project financials, including cost tracking, resource allocation, and overall project health.
3. Process Improvement & Business Support
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Maintain clear and consistent project documentation in accordance with established standards.
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Capture lessons learned and apply insights to improve future project performance.
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Support technical sales and business development activities by helping define solutions that meet both customer requirements and business goals.
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Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering (or higher).
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At least 5 years of experience managing new product development projects.
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Experience overseeing projects involving complex software and hardware development in iterative or integrated environments.
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Proven ability to lead and manage cross-functional engineering teams ranging from 5 to 20+ team members.
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Comfortable working in fast-paced environments while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, including the ability to convey technical concepts clearly.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including MS Project.
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Must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
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Experience managing subcontractors and external suppliers.
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Familiarity with manufacturing processes.
- Prior exposure to or knowledge of the railway industry is a plus.
Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.
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