Project Specialist-Broken Arrow, OK

Project Specialist-Broken Arrow, OK

We are seeking a highly motivated and mechanically inclined Project Specialist to lead and coordinate capital and engineering projects within a manufacturing environment. This role requires a critical thinker with strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, capable of managing multiple prioritized projects and driving cross-functional collaboration across vendors, operations, legal, and production teams.

A Day In The Life

• Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.
• Engage key stakeholders at process decision gates, ensuring effective collaboration and cross-functional involvement.
• Develop and maintain project timelines using Gantt charts and other project management and planning tools.
• Track and manage project budgets and expenditures.
• Prepare and deliver project report-outs to stakeholders and leadership, including production hand-off presentations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, operations, legal, and external vendors to move projects along.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation including work instructions and Scope of Work (SOW).
• Assist in process improvement initiatives, utilizing analytical and problem-solving skills to support operations.
• Utilize SolidWorks to review drawings and models as needed (preferred).
• Apply systems-thinking Project Management methodology to streamline interdepartmental teams (preferred).
• Maintain organized project files and documentation for engineering and capital projects.
• Experience in ERP systems is a plus (SAP preferred).
• Create Purchase Requisitions and monitor POs to vendors.
• Manage POs and Invoicing in SAP for project milestone payments.
• Participate in RIEs (Rapid Improvement Events) assist in managing these initiatives and coordinating of department resources cross-functionally.
• Be open to opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Travel domestically to support project execution and vendor coordination (possibility of international travel).
• Spend extended periods on the production floor to ensure project alignment and execution.

What will help you thrive in this role?

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in project management.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Experience in writing technical documentation such as work instructions and SOWs.
• Ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and connect with diverse teams.
• Team-oriented with a positive attitude and a desire to learn and grow.
• Preferred: Experience in a manufacturing environment. SAP or other ERP business systems experience.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Ability to work on the production floor for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.
• Occasional travel required (46 weeks annually).

Hubbell Incorporated Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently. The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses. We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.