Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives
Shapeways, United States
Job Description
Shapeways’ digital manufacturing platform offers customers access to high quality manufacturing from start to finish through automation, innovation, and digitization. The company’s purpose-built software, wide selection of materials and technologies, and global supply chain lower manufacturing barriers and speed delivery of quality products. Shapeways’ digital manufacturing services have empowered more than one million customers worldwide to produce more than 21 million parts using 11 different technologies and 90 different materials and finishes.
Headquartered in New York City, Shapeways has ISO 9001-compliant manufacturing facilities in Long Island City, NY and the Netherlands and a network of verified partners around the globe. In April 2021, Shapeways and Galileo Acquisition Corp, a publicly-traded special purpose acquisition company, announced they entered into a definitive merger agreement for a merger transaction. Upon closing of the merger, the combined company is expected to be listed on the NYSE under the new ticker symbol, SHPW.
Why is the Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives role important to us?
Shapeways is looking for a Project Manager to manage and support key strategic initiatives of the company as we shift from a private to public company.
The Project Manager, Strategic Initiatives is responsible for tracking complex, company-wide initiatives across multiple business functions. The Project Manager will be required to identify issues and opportunities, conduct analysis, and drive/support implementation. This position will work closely with the Leadership Team.
In this role, you will:
- Report to the Vice President of Operations, work remote and independently in the North America region
- Develop and deploy tools/templates to enable project success
- Identify new opportunities, develop business cases, coordinate due diligence/analysis, synthesize conclusions and drive strategic initiatives through implementation
- Initiatives may include but are not limited to mergers and acquisitions, acquisition integration, and efficiency/productivity initiatives
- Drive the planning, delivery, and ongoing monitoring for projects/programs
- Provide oversight and visibility to strategic initiatives through excellent communication skills
- Identify/track risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies and develop an action plan to address each
- Build and maintain positive, productive relationships throughout the organization
- Ensure cross-team communications and prioritization occurs between all impacted business units
- Contribute to continuous process improvement efforts across the company
Requirements
You might be a good fit if (you have/are):
- BA / BS degree from a leading academic institution; MBA preferred
- 3+ years of cross-functional project management experience; active post-merger integration involvement preferred. Consulting experience preferred.
- Ability to develop and employ frameworks and business assessment tools (Asana, Trello, Microsoft Project, or Salesforce preferred) to solve/simplify complex and unstructured business problems
- Experience in operational excellence and process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma or Lean is a plus
- Superior analytical and quantitative skills, particularly in strategy, financial analysis, and operations assessment
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) to all levels of organization
- Ability to interact with executive leadership and operate within highly matrixed environments to obtain consensus and buy-in
- Tremendous attention to detail and ability to multitask in complex and at-times ambiguous work environments
- Self-motivated, independent, and resourceful with a desire to roll-up your sleeves to drive large projects to successful completion
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel and PowerPoint); PMP certifications a plus
- Ability to travel as needed (up to 50%)
Benefits
Why join our team?
At Shapeways, we all contribute to a respectful work environment where we share ideas and encourage each other to think creatively. We are a collaborative, diverse and dynamic group of individuals ready to embark on our next chapter of growth.
Do you want to be part of a culture that is inclusive, inspiring, and allows you the autonomy to be creative in your work? If so, we invite you to join us on our adventure!
Benefits and perks include:
- Healthcare that fits your needs - We offer excellent medical, dental, and vision plan options that provide coverage to employees and dependents. Our suite of o