Job Description

Lilac is seeking a Project Manager to direct a multi-disciplinary team for projects to expand our Bead production. This position will have accountability and authority for achieving projects’ objectives. This role requires close collaboration with the extended Bead development team. Responsibilities will include working with mechanical and materials engineers on conceptual design, detailed engineering, procurement, permitting, installation, commissioning, and operations for process equipment and systems at commercial scale. This is a full-time position.

Responsibilities 

• Lead the team in the development of the project charter and management plan. Direct, manage, monitor, and control project. Evaluate tradeoffs within project.
• Collaborate with project stakeholders to develop, manage, and own project scope. Create detailed Work Breakdown Structure.
• Develop and manage the detailed project Gantt chart. Analyze critical path, major workstreams, and intersecting milestones. Own the project schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional managers to define project budget. Monitor and maintain costs within budget
• Develop a risk management plan for the project. Identify, analyze, and understand project risks; develop and monitor a risk response plan
• Develop a Procurement Management Plan and collaborate on the selection of procurement partners
• Estimate, acquire and assign cross functional project resources. Define the role, responsibility, and deliverables for each team member. Provide direct feedback to functional manager on performance reviews.
• Develop a Stakeholder management plan for the project, based on the identification, analysis and understanding of Stakeholder expectations
• Develop and execute the communications management plan for project team and the needs of key stakeholders
• Drives results in support of the business, even in the face of demanding timelines. Steps up to take on additional responsibility where appropriate.
• Incorporates end-user feedback to refine scope through the project lifecycle and can communicate changes, updates, and decisions to key stakeholders
• Can understand and communicate how goals fit into broader organizational goals and prioritize tasks/schedule accordingly
• Exercises good judgment and can weigh benefits and risk to make solid decisions despite ambiguity
• Growth mindset – ability to learn quickly and adapt to a changing environment

Candidate Qualifications

• BS or equivalent in chemical or mechanical engineering & 6+ years of work experience
• Certifications: PMI certification preferred but not required
• Can influence without direct authority
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Compensation

• Salary range: $90K-$170K annually (commensurate with experience)
• Stock options
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k program
• Flexible time off policy
• Eight weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Daily catered lunch and On-site gym for Oakland Employees
• Monthly Phone Stipend

EEO Statement

Lilac Solutions is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination and harassment, including discrimination and harassment based on a protected category, and an environment free from retaliation for participating in any protected activity.  Lilac Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.