Project Manager - Strategic Solutions

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable, connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today, we manufacture thousands of products, generate an excess of over $2B in revenue, and employ approximately 11,000 associates worldwide. At AFL, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual, investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth, let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

• →Collaborate with all stakeholders to define and control project scope
• →Assemble a project team and develop their skills, vision, and accountability
• →Plan, execute, and track schedules with input from subject matter experts and team members
• →Create and control project budgets
• →Accept accountability for project execution related to safety, production ramp-up, business systems, process and quality engineering, and supply chain management.
• →Utilize Microsoft Teams or other enterprise tools for international project collaboration and reporting
• →Provide frequent project status reports to stakeholders and the management team
• →Adhere to and promote the environmental, health & safety policies of AFL 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
• Formal training and/or Project Management certification, such as, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM).
• 4+ years of experience using formal Project Management methodologies managing large projects and cross functional, multi-site project teams.
• Experience with enterprise project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project,
• Experience with Predictive or Hybrid PM methodologies 

• Experience managing Business Process development projects such as scheduling systems
• Knowledge of Product Development and New Product Introduction Processes
• Experience working within an Operational Excellence manufacturing system and/or managing manufacturing equipment installation and startup. 

• Initiative – willingness to take on additional responsibilities
• Teamwork – work effectively in a cross-functional team environment
• Communication – possess strong written and verbal skills
• Detail Oriented – possess strong attention to detail, demonstrate personal organization
• Flexible - able to apply management approaches to unexpected team member needs

• Primary work environment is an office environment and within manufacturing plants
• Potential for domestic and international travel when needed