Jobs in Ocala, FL

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for leading cross-functional projects that translate strategic priorities into clear, actionable, and measurable execution plans. Reporting to the Sr. Director, PMO, this role will help drive disciplined project execution across the organization by defining project scope, milestones, deliverables, owners, risks, decision points, and success metrics. This role is designed for a highly resourceful, business-minded project leader who can operate effectively in ambiguity, influence without authority, and move seamlessly between strategic thinking and hands-on execution. The Project Manager will partner closely with business leaders, functional leaders, site teams, and initiative owners to ensure work is prioritized, resourced, governed, and executed with focus and accountability. The role will support execution of the organization’s critical priorities by building integrated project plans, establishing governance routines, tracking progress, escalating risks, and helping teams make practical trade-offs between competing priorities. The following role profile emphasizes converting strategic priorities into initiatives with clear outcomes, owners, milestones, and operating cadences, and this Project Manager role is intended to bring that same execution discipline to the PMO. Success in this role will be measured by the Project Manager’s ability to create clarity, momentum, and accountability across complex initiatives.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Organizational Effectiveness, or a related field.
• Project management experience leading cross-functional initiatives in a complex, matrixed, or multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated ability to build project plans, manage timelines, track milestones, identify risks, and drive accountability.
• Experience working with senior leaders and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand operational, financial, organizational, and customer implications of project work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare executive-ready updates and facilitate decision-making conversations.
• Proven ability to influence without authority and drive results through collaboration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High comfort level operating in ambiguity and creating structure where none exists.
• Proficiency with project management tools, Microsoft Office applications, and project reporting methods.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, engineering, operational, commercial, or global business environments.
• Experience supporting strategic initiatives, transformation programs, operating model deployment, integration efforts, or enterprise-level business priorities.

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