Project Manager III

Job Title: Project Manager III

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Department: Project Management

Reports to: Director, Project Management

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Senior level P.M. accountable to Plan, direct, and coordinate all assigned Project activities to ensure execution within the prescribed timeframe and approved funding parameters to meet customer needs. Strong aptitude in mechanical design, product specification, contractual obligations, project logistics, and customer acceptance requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional and Technical Skills

• Responsible for all aspects of the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) for multiple complex projects and sophisticated project schedules from customer tender through delivery and customer acceptance.

• Manage and communicate project cost, P&L management, and project change orders.
• Validate ERP-derived project cost estimates and exemplifies solid ERP skills to drive action
• Support and plan for machine testing, training, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Assist Engineering, Marketing, Production, and Strategic Sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for Contract submission

Operational Excellence

• Confers with project staff to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, the scope of authority, and execution.
• Assist Engineering, Marketing, Production, and Strategic Sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for Contract submission
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedule or plan as required. Prepare project reports for management, client, or others.
• Customer interface to ensure project scope compliance, yet managing project creep
• Achieve project Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for all assigned projects
• Stage-gate process champion with strict adherence to process documentation completion

Leadership and Talent Development

• Mentor, train, and mentor Project Managers, I and II on PM and Engineering best practices
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets
• Effectively lead cross-functional teams and coordination of team activities, ensuring appropriate and timely issue escalation and member accountability

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Adaptability
• Communication
• Customer Focus
• Decision Making
• Planning and Organizing
• Values-Based Leadership