Project Manager I

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Job Summary

Nidec is the world's No.1 comprehensive motor manufacturer handling "everything that spins and moves", miniature to gigantic. Nidec is a global enterprise comprised of over 300 subsidiaries/affiliates. We are a leading manufacturer of commercial motors, industrial motors, appliance motors, and controls. Nidec motors can be found in products that range from cell phones, computers and home appliances to industrial and mining equipment – and everything in between. Our product line features a full line of high efficiency motors for industrial applications in water treatment, mining, oil and gas, and power generation, and for commercial applications such as pool and spa, condensers, cooling towers and large refrigeration units.
From keeping us comfortable in our homes to pumping clean water to making our cars more safe, electric motors are an indispensable part of our daily lives. At Nidec, our employees are on the forefront of developing new motor technologies. As we move deeper into the age of robotics, the impact of motors will only increase.
With over 140,000 employees stationed worldwide, Nidec continues to be a unique organization, and each location maintains its individual personality.

Job Description

The Project Manager I is responsible for coordinating project management activities associated with development and production launch of variable speed BLDC motors and gearmotors for motion control and robotics applications. Involves leading multidisciplinary teams through the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of new product development. The Project Manager is responsible for managing the project schedule, cost and risk to exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead the planning and implementation of the overall project
• Develop project scope and objectives, involving all relevant individuals and departments, ensuring technical feasibility
• Define project tasks and resource requirements
• Develop and manage project budget
• Plan and schedule project timelines
• Track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Consistently monitor and report on progress of the project to all stakeholders
• Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions focusing on overall project schedule, costs and risks
• Manage risks and issues and take corrective measurements
• Interface directly with all internal departments, outside suppliers/vendors and especially the customer regarding all facets of program control, management, and reporting
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the successful execution of projects
• Ability to anticipate and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs; to set new priorities, and follow through to meet deadlines
• Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Manage multiple concurrent projects
• Report and escalate to management as needed

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• 0-3 years or has experience supporting projects
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
• Experience using MS Suite
• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects on a continuous basis with frequent interruptions and be able to manage time effectively
• Must be confident in leading teams from other divisions such as engineering, operations, and procurement
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and feel comfortable presenting to groups
• Must have excellent organization skills and attention to detail
• Experience using project management tools such as MS Project
• Travel, both domestic and international, will be required approximately 10%

Languages

• English required

Additional Job Details

Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at Nidec
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No Soliciting

Nidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. Pre-approval from the Nidec Talent Acquisition team is required before any external candidate can be submitted and such candidate must be submitted to the Nidec Talent Acquisition team.