Project Planner at Quest Global

Job Requirements

Who We Are:

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

What You Will Do

• The Project Planner will be responsible for managing projects to highlight risks, drive project improvements, and maintain projects schedules. The Project Planner will be working with engineers and customers to make sure their projects go smoothly.
• Review their projects weekly for risks that could delay deliverables. Achieve this by working with the engineers and understanding their status of the tasks. Ensure smooth communications and service delivery over full engineering lifecycle, between client and end users.
• Be responsible for project planning and oversight of planned activities from beginning to end.
• Keep track of work in progress, collaborate with suppliers, handle risks, and ensure projects are completed per schedule.
• Service as customer advocate between internal technical teams and customer technical teams.
• Provide weekly and monthly updates to the customer and Quest Global leadership on progress of deliverables.
• Identify and prioritize customer issues and coordinate with internal team to do PSR, RCAs, etc.
• Lead creation and management of change control procedure, product roadmap, risk register and build release procedure.
  
  

What You Will Bring

• BS in Project Management or Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Excellent communication skills
• 3-6 years of experience in Project Management
  
  

Pay Range: $60,000 to $80,000 a year

Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.

Work Requirements: This role is considered an on-site position located in Schenectady, NY.

• You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
• Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
  
  

Travel Requirements: Due to the nature of the work, 10% of travel is required.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Employer paid Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability