[Remote] Senior Project Manager, South Carolina

Note The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cyclic Materials is building a resilient circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials. The Senior Project Manager will lead capital projects from planning through execution, ensuring successful delivery against scope, cost, schedule, and performance objectives while collaborating across various teams. Responsibilities Lead project teams across multiple capital projects and studies in preparation for subsequent project phases Collaborate with capital project colleagues and cross-functional teams to create accurate budget estimates, resource plans and schedules that align with required quality standards Lead the development of project scope, budget, work breakdown structure (WBS), schedule, estimating, and commissioning plans Lead front-end planning through execution of capital projects, including defining scope, objectives, risks, and constraints Work collaboratively with project controls on Cost tracking, Invoicing, Scheduling, Performance reporting Perform process mapping, root cause analysis, gap analysis, and value engineering to identify efficiencies Ensure timely delivery of project outcomes, maintaining focus on fit-for-purpose solutions and holding all project resources accountable to deliver on time and on budget Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders, providing updates on project status and resolving issues proactively Maintain consistent and clear communication with stakeholders, reporting updates on project status and addressing concerns Create and maintain a project risk register, proactively identifying and managing risks Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring accountability, alignment, and high performance Skills Minimum 10 years of progressive, hands-on project management experience (industrial, manufacturing, mining, or similar environments) Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field Mandatory certification PMP or Certified Six Sigma Black Belt Strong understanding of project controls, including cost, schedule, and performance management Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills Experience in strategic metals recycling, industrial, or manufacturing environments related to metals, mining, or rare earth elements is an asset Primavera P6 Statistical analysis Monte Carlo schedule simulation and forecasting capabilities Benefits Health and Dental coverage RRSP contributions A generous paid time off program that lets you recharge Company Overview Cyclic Materials is a cleantech company that develops a circular supply chain for rare earth elements and critical metals. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Kingston, Ontario, CAN, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https//www.cyclicmaterials.earth.

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