Project Manager

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Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Exempt
Cost Center: US1000002B - Sales Back Office

Summary

Under the direction of the Head of Operations, Tube and Wire Forming Products, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing projects from initiation to closure. Ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, and serve as the primary contact for customers from the point where a project is announced to the closure of a project.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are the specific duties and tasks that someone in this position must accomplish. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the level and/or class of this position.

•Lead projects from announcement through execution, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.
•Work with Installation and Applications teams to coordinate internal and external resources to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget.
•Analyze project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.
•Establish and maintain relationships with relevant client stakeholders, providing day-to-day contact on project status and changes.
•Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels and escalate issues, as necessary, according to project work plan.
•Assist customers in understanding and coordinating the layout of their purchased equipment.
•Maintains a positive rapport and business relationship with customers by providing outstanding customer service.
•Ability to travel up to 10% as needed by management.
•Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

•Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical field and/or Business Administration, prior experience or equivalent military training may be substituted for a degree
•Two or more years of project management experience required
•Two or more years of experience with CNC tube bending, wire forming, and/or end forming is highly preferred
•Experience in the manufacturing or automation sector
•Experience working in SAP S/4 HANA and related applications is highly preferred
•Professional certification(s) such as CAPM, PMP, and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and other Abilities

•Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
•Proficient in Project Management software, i.e. Microsoft Project, BrightWork 365
•Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
•Proven success working with all levels of management
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Excellent presentation skills
•Excellent time management skills
•Able to work effectively with minimal supervision
•Experience in developing platforms for internal processes
•Experience in coaching project team members to strengthen their abilities and skill sets
•Experience in capital equipment sales/project management within the manufacturing or automation sector
•Proficient or experience with 2D/3D CAD software, i.e. AutoCAD, SolidWorks, SolidEdge
•Fluency in Italian and/or Spanish preferred but not required

Licensing/Certifications

•A clear driving record containing no more than two (2) minor moving violations in three (3) years and no major violations in the last seven (7) years.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Vehicles Used

General office equipment, including computers, printers, fax machines and telephones

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must be able to accomplish to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to manipulate, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; stand; talk and hear; walk; sit, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and lift or move up to ten (10) pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral visions, depth perception, light sensitivity, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret technical data, information, and documents, analyze, and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under imposed manufacturing deadlines; interact with staff and other organizations; and frequently deal with dissatisfied or quarrelsome individuals.

Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The incumbent works primarily in an office environment. May occasionally work in a manufacturing facility where the noise level may be moderate to loud.

The position requires approximately up to 10% travel. Travel may be domestic or international, by land or air.

This position is not a remote or hybrid role.

Reporting Relationships

This position reports to the Head of Operations, Tube and Wire Forming Products

Supervisory Responsibility

None


We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation with completing the application, you may contact us at (248) 560-0080.