Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Project Management of Large Orders: Take full ownership and drive the successful execution of complex customer orders involving multiple suppliers, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and customer specifications.
• Customer Communication & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on assigned projects, providing proactive and transparent communication regarding project status, potential roadblocks, and progress updates. Build strong, trust-based relationships.
• Sourcing Barrier Resolution: Collaborate closely with Xometry's sourcing team and customers to proactively identify and resolve any sourcing challenges or barriers that may arise during the project lifecycle.
• Production Process Oversight: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the production process for each order, ensuring work is prioritized effectively and potential delays are identified and mitigated.
• Proactive Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and address potential issues to improve on-time delivery and quality. Anticipate and address potential issues or risks before they impact project timelines or customer satisfaction. Develop and implement effective solutions.
• Escalation Management: Effectively manage and resolve customer escalations in a timely and professional manner, working cross-functionally to find satisfactory solutions. Manage customer complaints regarding returned products and replacements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal teams (Engineering, Customer Care, Quality, Sales, Shipping) to ensure manufacturing processes are set to achieve optimal outcomes. Partner with Operations and PD&T teams to bridge communication gaps.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, providing regular status reports to both internal stakeholders and customers. Document all case activity in the central database and ensure adherence to quality management systems. Report out on status, risk, and efforts to recover troubled orders and jobs.
• Supplier Management: Understand supplier capabilities and execute supplier oversight activities, which includes frequent phone assessments, detailed schedule creation, quality reviews, and supplier corrective actions. Analyze part rejections, facilitate communication between suppliers and customers to resolve problems. Verify and reconcile shipments to support accurate revenue recognition.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in project management, supply chain, and customer service, preferably in manufacturing operations.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex engineering projects on schedule and within budget.
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, and quality inspection methods.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and develop solutions.
• Self-starter with a take-charge attitude and ability to independently drive project completion.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Experience with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Thrive in a fast-paced and high-growth environment.
• Advanced English Level.