Key ResponsibilitiesManage projects from order acceptance through SAT and final customer acceptance, ensuring compliance with contractual, technical, quality, schedule, and commercial requirementsServe as the primary point of accountability for project execution and overall customer satisfactionLead project kickoff meetings, establish objectives and deliverables, and define milestones, schedules, and responsibilitiesConduct regular project reviews and status meetings, providing updates and executive-level communicationsManage customer expectations regarding project scope, schedule, technical performance, and commercial matters while building strong, long-term relationshipsCoordinate customer design reviews, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), installation planning, commissioning, and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)Lead cross-functional teams in a matrix environment, driving alignment and accountability without direct reporting authorityCoordinate activities across Mechanical, Controls, Software, and Application Engineering; Operations and Manufacturing; Supply Chain and Procurement; Sales and Account Management; Service; and QualityDevelop and maintain integrated project schedules using Microsoft Project or similar tools, monitoring progress against baseline commitmentsIdentify schedule risks, remove roadblocks, and implement recovery plans to address delays and maintain project timelinesEstablish, track, and manage project budgets from initiation through closeoutIdentify and escalate critical issues, recommend corrective actions, and drive timely resolutionPartner with Application Engineering and Field Service teams to support startup, commissioning, and successful project completionExperience and QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, or related technical discipline, PMP Certification preferred8+ years of project management experience within semiconductor equipment, automation, capital equipment, advanced manufacturing, or related high-tech industriesDemonstrated success managing projects valued from several hundred thousand dollars to multi-million-dollar programsProven experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrix organizationProven track record of developing and deploying project management frameworks for custom manufacturing equipment organizations, enabling improved schedule predictability, cross-functional execution, customer communication, and on-time project deliveryStrong customer-facing experience managing strategic customer relationshipsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Project or equivalent project management applicationsExperience managing project budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial reportingStrong leadership, negotiation, communication, and presentation skillsAbility to travel as needed to support customer meetings, FATs, installations, and SAT activitiesExperience working with international projects and global teams as well as ERP systems and project financial controlsWhy Join Us? Through strong leadership, proactive problem-solving, and effective cross-functional collaboration, the Project Manager drives projects forward, resolves challenges, and delivers solutions that meet customer requirements and support long-term business relationships.