Project Manager

**Project Manager-Norcross, GA** POSITION SUMMARY The Project Manager will manage and lead the execution of improvement projects for the growing Norcross Fiber Manufacturing Operation. This is an on-site role. Successful candidate will manage complex, cross-functional manufacturing projects including execution, reporting, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, and implementation activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES · Contribute to business case development, ROI analysis, budgets and supporting project documentation as needed. · Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of initiatives of all sizes and complexities in alignment with the business strategy. · Direct responsibility for ensuring projects are executed on time and within budget. · Manage resources and engagement through RACI framework. · Responsible for the overall project plan. Lead implementation planning, project tracking, and execution activities. · Monitor plan adherence, milestones, risks, and action items to help ensure successful project delivery. Lead recovery initiatives · Coordinate with cross-functional teams and regional stakeholders to maintain alignment across initiatives in manufacturing. · Lead project status updates with senior leadership, utilizing dashboards, reporting materials, and meeting documentation. · Help identify operational challenges, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis and stakeholder engagement; proficient at FMEA. · Participate in change management and continuous improvement activities to support sustainable implementation · Support site transformation managers and project teams with execution coordination and follow-up activities · Facilitate meetings, workshops, and project discussions to support collaboration and issue resolution · Build collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across operations, engineering, supply chain, and corporate functions · Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining organization and prioritization QUALIFICATIONS · Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA Preferred · 5+ years as a project manager in operations, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, or related environments · Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus. · Experience applying Lean Six Sigma principles, process improvement methodologies, and operational excellence tools within manufacturing or industrial environments · Experience in manufacturing environments related to telecommunication, fiber optic, and cable preferred · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools like Microsoft Project, Planview, etc., and approved AI tools · Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills · Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs · Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills · Experience with project tracking, reporting, and implementation support · Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment · Ability to travel periodically as required for project success. · Other duties as assigned. GENERAL EXPECTATIONS · Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills · Maintain discretion when working with confidential and proprietary information · Strict adherence to Company safety policies and procedures · Exhibit Lightera’s Standards of Conduct · Operate effectively within a collaborative, cross-functional environment WORK ENVIRONMENT – On Location- Norcross, GA Employee is required to be on-site.