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Project Manager I

EnerSys
United States, Pennsylvania, Reading
2366 Bernville Road (Show on map)
Jan 26, 2026
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. Job Purpose The Project Manager I is an integral member of the Project Management Office (PMO). This role manages multiple low-to-moderate complexity projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery of scope, schedule, and budget objectives with full accountability. The Project Manager I builds foundational PMO discipline by mastering communication, execution rigor, and proactive risk management. This position provides an opportunity to grow into a future leadership role within the PMO by developing the professional habits and discipline that define a high-performing project manager. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Lead assigned projects from initiation through completion using PMO standards, ensuring adherence to scope, cost, and timeline objectives. Build and maintain accurate project schedules, budgets, and risk registers within Planisware and/or Microsoft Project. Identify risks early, escalate proactively, and implement corrective or recovery plans to maintain schedule integrity. Collaborate with cross-functional partners in Engineering, Operations, and Finance to drive successful execution. Maintain accurate and timely project documentation, meeting all PMO process and gate requirements. Prepare and deliver clear, confident project updates to stakeholders and leadership. Manage procurement coordination and resource planning for assigned tasks or deliverables. Support lessons-learned reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Demonstrate personal accountability, structured discipline, and professional composure under pressure. Embody the PMO's "Hungry and Humble" philosophy - driven to achieve results, eager to learn, and collaborative in success. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required. 1-3 years of professional experience in project coordination, engineering, or operations. Proficiency with project management tools such as Planisware or Microsoft Project. Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to summarize key information clearly and confidently. Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or ability to obtain within 12 months preferred. Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and maintain organization under pressure. General Job Requirements This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands. EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Know Your Rights Know Your Rights (Spanish) We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.