Intelligence and National Security Alliance
Project Manager
Intelligence and National Security Alliance, Berkeley, California, United States, 94709
The Project Manager will play a critical role in leading and coordinating key operational initiatives across the company. This role will serve as the central point of coordination between internal teams, external partners, and HQ stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, accurate timelines, and smooth execution.
In addition, the Project Manager will lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing redundancies, improving efficiency, and simplifying workflows across manufacturing, quality, and operations.
Primary Responsibilities Factory Relocation & Move Management
Lead and manage all aspects of a major factory relocation project, serving as the overall project owner from planning through execution
Develop and maintain a detailed relocation project plan, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk tracking
Coordinate and lead regular check-ins with internal teams, external contractors, vendors, and movers to ensure alignment and progress
Serve as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders, leadership, and headquarters in Japan for relocation-related updates and decisions
Ensure relocation-related logistics, sequencing, and handoffs are clearly documented and executed on schedule, with minimal disruption to operations
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Lead projects to improve operational efficiency and simplify workflows
Identify redundancies across departments
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Leadership teams
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and headquarters in Japan to improve factory productivity and streamline processes
Process Improvement & Optimization
Evaluate and streamline manufacturing and quality processes
Improve batch sign-off and tasting processes where appropriate
Improve staging, scheduling, and workflow sequencing
Project Planning & Coordination
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation across initiatives
Serve as a key point of communication with company headquarters in Japan to support productivity, process improvements, and major operational initiatives
Ensure clear communication, alignment, and on-time execution of projects
Qualifications
Experience as a Project Manager or similar role
Strong cross-functional leadership skills
Experience managing contractors and vendors
Excellent communication and organizational skills, including working with international stakeholders
Success in This Role
Successful planning and execution of a major factory relocation
Improved factory productivity through collaboration with headquarters in Japan
Improved efficiency and reduced redundancies across teams
Clear, consistent communication with leadership and HQ
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In addition, the Project Manager will lead cross-functional process improvement initiatives aimed at reducing redundancies, improving efficiency, and simplifying workflows across manufacturing, quality, and operations.
Primary Responsibilities Factory Relocation & Move Management
Lead and manage all aspects of a major factory relocation project, serving as the overall project owner from planning through execution
Develop and maintain a detailed relocation project plan, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk tracking
Coordinate and lead regular check-ins with internal teams, external contractors, vendors, and movers to ensure alignment and progress
Serve as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders, leadership, and headquarters in Japan for relocation-related updates and decisions
Ensure relocation-related logistics, sequencing, and handoffs are clearly documented and executed on schedule, with minimal disruption to operations
Cross-Functional Project Leadership
Lead projects to improve operational efficiency and simplify workflows
Identify redundancies across departments
Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Operations, and Leadership teams
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and headquarters in Japan to improve factory productivity and streamline processes
Process Improvement & Optimization
Evaluate and streamline manufacturing and quality processes
Improve batch sign-off and tasting processes where appropriate
Improve staging, scheduling, and workflow sequencing
Project Planning & Coordination
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and documentation across initiatives
Serve as a key point of communication with company headquarters in Japan to support productivity, process improvements, and major operational initiatives
Ensure clear communication, alignment, and on-time execution of projects
Qualifications
Experience as a Project Manager or similar role
Strong cross-functional leadership skills
Experience managing contractors and vendors
Excellent communication and organizational skills, including working with international stakeholders
Success in This Role
Successful planning and execution of a major factory relocation
Improved factory productivity through collaboration with headquarters in Japan
Improved efficiency and reduced redundancies across teams
Clear, consistent communication with leadership and HQ
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