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Job Title: Project Manager
Department: Administration
FLSA Status: Exempt
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.
• 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