Sr Project Leader

Job Description:

The Operations Sr Project Leader is responsible for leading local strategic operations projects and its implementation. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader with proven "big picture" strategic; problem solving and change management experience.

This Operations Sr Project Leader position is open for applicants in Mexico and in the U.S.

This position would be U.S.-based for approximately 2-4 months:

Applicants from the US would then transition to a multi-year expat assignment based in Torreon, Coahuila, Mexico, also a separate expat package that includes relocation, housing, transportation, and tax preparation support would be provided while on assignment.

Applicants from Mexico would need to relocate (if applicable) to Torreon, Coahuila and we will provide a competitive package of benefits on top of the Mexican Labor Law.

Main Responsibilities

• Set Mexico local operations strategies to support the global growth of the business.
• Determine optimal manufacturing footprint and capability in MEX to support long-term category growth.
• Perform financial analysis on assigned project to assess and validate the financial impact (ROI, Tariff, etc.). 
• Consistently visualize the entire scope of a project with very little guidance.
• Communicate, both verbally / written, to ensure all groups are working toward the goal of timely project completion. Make presentations of project status for various levels of the organization.
• Quickly, effectively, candidly frame up and escalate business risks/opportunities to senior leadership.
• Converge solutions, options, plans, given general direction, for discussion in a relevant timeframe. Prepare final recommendations for Upper Management approval.
• Regularly schedule, develop agendas, facilitate, and present project status and document project meetings.
• Possess a high sense of urgency and deliver information in a timely manner.
• Maintain a strategic cross-functional mindset and understand how team decisions will impact the entire organization.
• Maintain the cross functional teams of each project engaged and inform of the project.

Tools you'll need to bring with you:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business areas such as Project Management, Finance, Marketing, or Organizational Studies. 
• Formal project management training preferred (PMP certification).
• Proven experience successfully managing medium to high complexity projects.
• Operations experience with NPD, sourcing, forecasting, and inventory planning.
•  Minimum 5 years of experience in project management of operations or manufacturing experience.
• Proven experience with operations financial analysis and models (i.e. Make vs Buy, standard costing, CapEx).
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software including Microsoft Project.
• Experience with international work, factories, and teams.
• Vital to be extremely organized and detailed-oriented.
• Excellent problem identification and resolution skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Collaboration skills in an executive setting.
• Ability to establish rapport and credibility.
• Ability to develop options / scenarios for uncertain situations, and handle trade off discussions with a broader team.
• Strategic cross-functional mindset.
• Results driven and deadline oriented. 
• Ability to manage projects to aggressive schedules and results.
• Ability to handle fast paced and agile culture and adapt to constant change and competing priorities.
• Spanish speakers must be fluent in English.

Please upload resume in English when Applying