Project Implementation Manager (Brewery)

Description
Position Details:
• Title: Project Implementation Manager (Brewery)
• Location: Albany, GA
• Travel/Schedule: You generally will work standard day-shift hours Mon-Fri
• Compensation: Target base salary ~$90K - $110K
• Bonuses/Additional Compensation: Relocation / sign-on bonus is available; target annual bonus 10%
• Benefits: Company offers an outstanding benefits package. This includes family medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance, and continuing education/tuition assistance. The company matches 401k contributions and has discounted employee stock purchase plan.
Position Description: Water for Climate program supports clients with outcome-based water solutions to help ensure businesses and their communities have access to the water they need to thrive. In this role, you will be part of the operations team working closely with the Program Manager, and dedicated expert team, as well as the Food & Beverage and company field sales teams. You will support company's brewery client in Albany, GA, working full time at the assigned customer site, and will be responsible for the development, implementation and execution of planned process improvement projects. As the Implementation Manager, you will lead the projects, facilitate resources and equipment on time, and report on progress. Some specific responsibilities include:

• Manage and Execute EWC Roadmap Projects
• Prepare the implementation schedule based on the provided roadmap with a detailed description of activities (by week), timelines, internal and external resources, equipment installation.
• Lead and coordinate the projects agreed on by quarter.
• Responsible for the timely implementation of the agreed projects.
• Document delays and root causes timely and precisely.

• Communicate with Internal & External Stakeholders
• Prepare and communicate the quarterly projects overview which are connected to the performance-based fees.
• Communicate on a weekly base to the company program manager the progress of the projects.
• Support the CAM team with invoicing of the agreed fees.
• Available to answer questions over the projects by the brewery at first contact.
• Explain the principles of the agreement to external stakeholders.

• Manage and Direct Resources
• Manage the necessary support by the brewery, company resources and external partner resources on time.
• Responsible for sign-off of projects.
• Raise issues on time and participate in exploring possible solutions.
• Ask for timely help in case of conflicts, progress blockers etc.
In order to be successful in this role, you should have a working knowledge of all aspects of Project Management, from conception / design through execution and close-out - ideally in an industrial / production environment. A PMP certification is preferred, as is experience with Process Improvement / Engineering. You should demonstrate a strong executive presence and be an exceptional autonomous communicator and performer.