JUNIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Description

Job Summary: Junior Project Manager with a technical background to manage welding machinery and industrial systems projects, focusing on the automotive sector. Key Highlights: 1. Full management of industrial machinery and systems projects 2. Acting as the primary point of contact with clients 3. Monitoring manufacturing and validation of deliverables We are seeking a Junior Project Manager with a technical background to fully manage projection welding and spot welding machinery and industrial systems projects, primarily serving automotive sector clients—including OEMs and supply chain companies—as well as other sectors as required. This position requires not only schedule management and client interface but also the ability to monitor manufacturing, validate deliverables, and actively resolve issues. **Key Responsibilities** **Project Management** * End-to-end project management: scope, timeline, cost, quality, and risks; * Develop and maintain detailed schedules (PMO); * Lead kickoff meetings, status reports, milestone reviews, and project closure meetings; * Manage scope changes and their impact on the schedule; * Prepare executive status reports and action plans; * Ensure predictability and organization in project execution. **Client Interface** * Serve as the primary point of contact for clients; * Negotiate timelines, priorities, and technical/commercial adjustments; * Align technical and contractual expectations; * Monitor project deliverable approval events. **Due Diligence and Monitoring** * Proactively monitor critical project items; * Evaluate actual physical progress versus scheduled progress; * Inspect components, assemblies, and machinery; * Identify technical and quality deviations. **Requirements** * Bachelor’s degree completed or in progress in Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields; * Experience in industrial project management; * Strong negotiation and communication skills; * Proficiency in planning and control tools (MS Project, Excel, etc.); * Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; * Hands-on, organized, proactive, and results-oriented profile. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with projection welding and spot welding; * Ability to read and interpret technical drawings; * Familiarity with machinery, fixtures, automation, or capital goods; * Knowledge of processes such as APQP, FMEA, PPAP; * Project management certifications (PMP, CAPM, Scrum, etc.); * Technical English Employment Type: Direct Hire (CLT) Compensation: R$3.830,26 – R$5.000,00 per month Benefits: * Medical insurance * Dental insurance * Commercial agreements and discounts * Free parking * Life insurance * Transportation allowance Selection Questions: * Do you have experience in planning and controlling project execution? * Are you familiar with MS Project or similar software? * Do you have advanced or fluent English proficiency with professional communication capability? * Do you possess knowledge of mechanical drawing reading and interpretation? * Are you available for travel as required by the role? Work Location: On-site