Project Manager (Hybrid Office Schedule)

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 $1.5B in revenue, and employ approximately 7,000 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.

What We Offer:

A hybrid in-office schedule for qualifying employees

Flexible time off policy

401K Company match (up to 4% - dollar for dollar)

Professional development, training, and tuition reimbursement programs

Excellent medical, dental, vision, and life insurance policy options

Opportunities for career advancement with an industry leading company! We are seeking two formal Project Managers to join our team in Duncan, SC. Projects include plant expansions, New Product Development from inception to ramp-up, and business systems development. Duties will require overall direction, execution, control, and completion of projects.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading major strategic projects and for coaching PMs of smaller projects. Team management and execution skills, rather than simply project coordination, are essential. These must be combined with strong interpersonal, influencing skills.

After gaining knowledge of our environment, there is the opportunity for this position to work under our Hybrid schedule working both in the office and remotely.

Responsibilities

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 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 Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field

4+ years of experience with formal Project Management methodologies with large projects

Extensive experience with Predictive or Hybrid PM methodologies

Experience with project scheduling software such as Microsoft Project

Knowledge of Product Development and New Product Introduction Processes Qualifications Preferred (not required)

Formal training and/or Project Management Certification, such as, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Project Manager (CPM).

4+ years managing manufacturing equipment installation and startup, including trades contractors

4+ years New Product Development experience

Experience managing Business Process development projects such as scheduling systems

Experience working within an Operational Excellence manufacturing system such as TPM

Fiber Optic industry experience, especially in manufacturing or product development Personal Qualities

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 Working Conditions

Primary work environment is an office environment and within manufacturing plants

Potential for domestic and international travel when needed

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)