Project Management Specialist - Vance, United States - Akka-Technologies

    Akka-Technologies
    Akka-Technologies Vance, United States

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    Full time
    Description
    Position: Project Management Specialist
    Shift: 1st Shift / Monday - Friday (7am - 4pm)
    Contract Length: Approximately 1 year with possible extension

    Job overview:
    Under general supervision this position is responsible for the integration for all new type vehicles at the client. Primary responsibilities will be Committee Management, Topic Steering & Process Documentation.

    Duties and responsibilities:
    • Committee management for project steering meeting and weekly ramp up meeting for both vehicle and battery plant.
    • Organization of ramp-up committees such as AK Transition to Plant and TPL Plant Reko.
    • Work with eLite for committee steering.
    • Serves as a key contact between client and Project Management for new type planning vehicles and batteries in order to ensure proper communication and information exchange between the American and German institutions.
    • Plan, check and act to implement interdisciplinary workshops and/or project meetings.
    • Document the teams' processes in a defined format to ensure knowledge transfer.
    • Perform safe work practices and participate in trainings and safety programs in a positive and proactive way by following safety rules, procedures, regulations, standards and laws. Report all unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, and injuries to supervisor or Human Resources.
    • Work safely 100% of the time.

    QUALIFICATIONS:
    Minimum level of education:
    • Business Administration | Mechanical Engineering | Industrial Engineering (Or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience)
    Professional Experience:
    • A minimum of three (3) years' of relevant professional experience in the following area(s):
    • Project Management Office processes and the respective standards. Project management experience managing meetings and steering topics for robust decision making.
    Required skills:
    • Ability to work in a team with high commitment and great flexibility.
    • Enthusiasm about interdisciplinary thinking and teamwork.
    • Business mind-set and ability to think strategically.
    • Interpersonal skills and abilities to deal effectively at all levels within MBUSI and with corporate / external partners.
    • Sound analytical and organizational skills, structured working approach.
    • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
    Preferred skills:
    • Knowledge of meeting management systems such as eLite.
    • Working experience in project management offices and experience working with international teams.
    About Akka-Technologies:

    The AKKA Group, an engineering and technology consulting company, supports its clients in meeting their increasing challenges. Our key assets are: a wide-range of global services for industrial projects, the ability to collaborate across the entire product lifecycle, Offices in Europe, Africa, Middle-East, Asia and Americas, 21 centers of excellence across Europe and the World to enhance Group synergies, 12,000 skilled and dedicated employees. Thanks to the assets of our in-house research center, AKKA Research, we enable you to develop and create your vision of the future. We have the tools and means to turn your concept into reality.