Position description
Job title
Project Manager
Employment type
Full Time
Job Description
POSITION OVERVIEW
The function of the Project Manager is to provide the necessary planning, communication, leadership, and execution of assigned projects to meet or exceed customer requirements, budget goals, and project timelines.
To accomplish these tasks, the Project Manager is expected to foster productive and mutually beneficial relationships with assigned customers and internal project teams, constantly working to define and manage project scope. To do so, the Project Manager will require strong communication with the customer and with internal project support teams: Sales/Applications, Engineering, Accounting, Purchasing, and Manufacturing functions.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND ACTIVITIES
The principal duty of the Project Manager is to manage customer and internal relationships while directing the development of solutions to meet the customer specifications within the budget, schedule, and cost constraints compiled by the business development team.
The principal duties will include, but not be limited to:
- Collaborate with the Sales and Applications Engineering teams to fully understand project scope, requirements, commitments, and budget for all assigned projects
- Develop and communicate a plan to meet project requirements including a detailed schedule and resource requirements for all assigned projects
- Lead and motivate the internal project team of assigned resources (Mechanical and Controls Engineers, Purchasing, and Manufacturing teams) to complete projects within the allotted schedule and budget constraints while maintaining profit margins and customer satisfaction
- Provide, as the primary customer contact throughout the project, documenting and communicating project status, controlling project scope, and generating change orders/quotations
- Maintain project documentation in the form of meeting notes, email correspondence, issues/action item lists, etc.
- Implement and manage expense budgets for projects—taking corrective action in any area with major unfavorable variance
- Maintain accurate cost accounting of all assigned projects including project budget, current job costs, revenue-to-complete forecasts, and customer billings
- Collaborate with Engineering project teams and Engineering Management to ensure the solutions being developed meet all project requirements, are technically sound, and follow good engineering practices
- Assist with the overall account management for assigned customers including the development of new business opportunities
- Ensure all operational information required to invoice correctly is provided to responsible administrative personnel
- Prepare complete and accurate project documentation—ensuring company management and customer representatives are fully informed of project status and schedule at all times
- Some travel required, including overnight travel – potentially domestic and international
Requirements
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in engineering, manufacturing, or equivalent experience, preferably from within a manufacturing firm
Experience: At least three to five years of project or account management experience from within a technical equipment manufacturer
Additional Skills
- Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to lead and motivate project teams in order to achieve project and overall corporate goals
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Strong customer service mindset, considering customer needs and concerns in decision-making
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment while managing individual duties productively
- Flexibility to manage multiple projects of various durations and complexity in an environment where priorities are constantly changing
- Mechanical aptitude and understanding of machine design to manage the development of complex equipment in a timely fashion
- Ability to identify, communicate, and manage project risks (technical, budget, schedule) in order to ensure project goals are met
- Ability to maintain positive relationships with project stakeholders, both internal and external, to foster collaboration and support
- Possess a problem-solving mindset
- Competency in computer and office equipment with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with 3D design software—SolidWorks preferred
- A commitment to integrity, ethical and economical practices, and the organization’s mission
- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed to meet project requirements
Physical And Environmental Requirements
- As a member of HAHN Automation Group, applicants must be able to interact safely in a manufacturing environment. This includes:
- Full body mobility with the ability to bend, stoop, climb, and lift or move 25 lbs. of weight
- The ability to walk within restricted areas of the company manufacturing plant
- Professional conduct in regards to hygiene and dress
- The ability to read and prepare business documents as well as conduct business over the telephone in a sometimes-loud environment
- The ability to sit or stand for long periods of time
- The ability to travel to customer, supplier, and/or inter-company sites via vehicle or airplane (both domestic and international)
- Valid driver’s license with driving record of acceptable risk as defined by HAHN Automation Group US’s insurance company
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
