Engineering Project Manager- Onsite Edmond, OK

This position is located in Edmond, Oklahoma. For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. The Engineering Project Manager's job is to plan, execute, and complete projects on time and within budget, by managing internal resources, coordinating with stakeholders, and ensuring technical requirements are met. Key responsibilities include developing project plans and schedules, managing budgets and resources, assessing and mitigating risks, ensuring quality and compliance, and acting as a liaison between the project team and clients or other stakeholders. This role is critical in identifying and driving projects related to production cost analysis and reduction so a strong background in LEAN or Six Sigma is highly preferred. A Day in the Life of an Engineering Project Manager: Actively identify cost reduction opportunities within the operations environment Propose and lead projects that align with key organizational goals Develop detailed project plans, define scope, and create realistic timelines and schedules Estimate costs, develop project budgets, and track financial expenditures to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints Guide and motivate contributing team members, assign tasks, and coordinate the work of various individual contributors and other professionals to achieve project goals Must be willing to work hands-on to solve problems and develop solutions. This role requires someone who can directly contribute to project deliverables while also coordinating/managing the success of the overall project Act as a liaison between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and leadership to ensure alignment and clear communication Identify potential risks and challenges and develop strategies to mitigate them Ensure that projects meet technical specifications, quality standards, and relevant regulatory requirements Assign and manage the resources needed for project success, including personnel, equipment, and materials Make critical decisions and address technical and logistical challenges that arise during the project lifecycle Develop and utilize a value matrix to ensure the organization is focusing resources on the most critical projects that will deliver the highest ROI. Other duties as assigned Other Qualities of an Engineering Project Manager: Professional demeanor with excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to influence others without direct authority. Able to effectively negotiate through conflict to drive issues to resolution while always maintaining the relationship. A solid foundation in engineering principles is essential to guide technical teams Excellent skills in scheduling, work estimation and capacity planning, mitigating risk and managing a large pipeline of work items and projects Track record of exceptional cross-group partnering across a wide-array of stakeholders and partners plus ability to work independently. APMEX is a team-centric environment and cross group collaboration and relationship building is a must. Ability to work effectively with cross-function teams, multi-tasking in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Excellent organizational and problem solving skills are essential. Must be proficient in MS Office Suite to include, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software programs. Strong verbal and written communication skills; good interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail. Must be extremely organized, detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality APMEX is a multibillion-dollar ecommerce company that is the leader in Precious Metals. Our employees love our values and culture. Our APMEX team is large enough to get the job done better than anyone else in the industry, while being small enough to listen to, and care, about our employees. Without their dedication, APMEX would not continue to be named the #1 Specialty eRetailer by Internet Retailer Magazine! Come see why APMEX was "Voted as one of the Best Places To Work in Oklahoma!" and one of the Top Workplaces by the Oklahoman. Join the team today! Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in engineering field required Master's degree highly preferred Experience: Minimum 5 years' work experience Computer Skills: Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of JIRA or other Project Management software required Certificates and Licenses: Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred Other Requirements: Must be available for extended hours if needed to support deadlines Ability to interact with all employee levels, including managers, directors and C-Level executives Ability to function effectively as a team member and the ability to communicate and handle sensitive information Flexibility to work in fluid environment with priorities that could change on a day-to-day basis Past experience in a fast-paced environment Past experience handling confidential information At APMEX, our employees have access to extraordinary benefits including: Medical, Dental, and Vision Short Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Life Insurance 401K (Company matches!) Lunch Stipend Tuition Reimbursement College Debt Repayment 9 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off with Sell Back Option Paid Day off for your Birthday Paid Volunteer Opportunities Lunch and Learns