Project Manager (Operations)

• Silvus is seeking a Project Manager who will report directly to the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Operations within the Operations team. The successful candidate will serve as the primary tactical driver assisting the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Operations in translating operational strategy into structured, well-executed projects across multiple key operational domains
• Manufacturing Expansion & Optimization: Supporting tactical readiness, facility setup, capacity tracking, and operational ramp-up across local and multi-site manufacturing locations
• Technology & Digital Transformation: Driving project tracking and cross-functional alignment for business-critical enterprise systems implementations (e.g., ERP, CRM, MES)
• Supply Chain Optimization: Leading projects aimed at maturing forecasting accuracy, process scalability, vendor risk mitigation, dual-sourcing strategies, and procurement frameworks
• Ad-Hoc Strategic & Operational Priorities: Leading special projects and emerging cross-functional initiatives aligned with evolving business needs and executive leadership priorities
• Strategic Project Execution:
• Convert broad initiative goals from the Director of Strategic Initiatives, Operations into actionable, resourced project plans with clear milestones and deliverables
• Track day-to-day workstream execution velocity, driving on-time task completion and proactively clearing operational bottlenecks
• Maintain executive-level project dashboards, risk logs, and progress metrics to provide full visibility to leadership
• Cross-Functional Coordination & Governance:
• Serve as the primary cross-functional facilitator between Operations, Engineering, Finance, Sales, and IT to ensure cross-departmental alignment and change adoption
• Organize regularly scheduled working group meetings, capture clear action items, and ensure team accountability
• Risk Management & Project Health:
• Proactively identify project dependencies, timeline risks, and resource constraints across operational initiatives, escalating critical blockers early
• Facilitate risk mitigation strategies with functional leads to keep schedule commitments on track and ensure operational readiness
• Perform other related duties of which the above are representative

Benefits

• Flexible work models
• Paid time off
• Paid parental and family leave
• Health care benefits
• Global wellness resources
• Employee assistance programs
• Rotation programs
• Mentor relationships
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retirement benefits
• Employee bonuses
• Stock grants & employee stock purchase plans

Preferred experience

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test
• Proven track record of managing cross-functional project plans, schedules, and deliverables using structured PM methodologies
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts
• Hands-on experience coordinating enterprise technology, business systems, or process-driven software rollouts
• 3–5 years of progressive project management experience within operations, manufacturing, or supply chain
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proficiency with modern project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project, SmartSheet) and building executive status dashboards
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to summarize complex risks clearly for cross-functional stakeholders
• Work is performed in a combination of office, warehouse, manufacturing, and home-office environments
• The employee may occasionally be required to:
• Traverse production floors, warehouses, or field sites, including walking or standing for extended durations
• Be exposed to heat or cold
• Sit, stand, and walk for extended periods across office and operational environments
• Lift or move items weighing up to 20 lbs
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to do the following:
• Work in manufacturing or warehouse environments with exposure to moderate noise, moving equipment, temperature variation, and production activity
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or Lean Six Sigma certification
• Experience with high-growth, scaling companies in a regulated or complex assembly environment
• Direct experience managing full lifecycle implementations or major upgrades of core enterprise systems (specifically ERP, CRM, or MES)

Recruitment process

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test