What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - PFS position at Drr Systems Inc?
Position Summary
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the leadership and successful execution of a project from inception (job launch) to completion (final customer acceptance) within a defined budget and scope. The Senior Project Manager motivates and leads their team(s) to jointly reach all project goals, while increasing SRC's profitability and securing repeat business with customers.
This position requires supervisory responsibilities for projects
Travel Required : Up to 40%
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Lead domestic and international projects through all milestone phases pre-launch through project closure while inspiring confidence in the team and management
Facilitate relationship between customer and SRC, strengthening relationship through the life of the project by providing exemplary customer service and communication
Determine a project budget after collaboration with Manager of Order Process and Planning, Sales and Engineering, and manage projects to achieve or exceed profit expectations
Collaborate with the Manager of Order Process and Planning as a strategic partner to address any issues that could affect project financials; meet regularly with Manager of Order Process and Planning and Resource Managers to monitor project progress and budget limits, coordinate with the Manager of Order Process and Planning to monitor, document, and continuously manage project risks and opportunities and document and drive action / recovery plans as required
Construct project timelines, monitor and manage those timelines to achieve all delivery milestones
Organize project meetings, issue minutes, track and report project progress with team members and follow up on action items
Facilitate the team in reviewing milestones, examining potential operational issues / risks, outlining and proposing solutions and identifying actions
Establish and maintain long term, positive working relationships with internal team members, customers and suppliers; serve as a liaison between internal management and project team members
Direct engineers in the successful delivery of technical projects, while managing several projects simultaneously
Manage all project variations in a timely manner, ensuring clear agreement is reached with customers
Assist in achieving SRC's strategic objectives by aligning resources with goals and pursuing opportunities that meet the department's objectives
Follow all Durr / Schenck RoTec Inc. company policies and procedures diligently and effectively
Non-Essential Functions
General computer proficiency is required.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or Business Discipline or 5 - 7 years of Project Management experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
Experience with the use of Microsoft Office programs, such as Project, Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, Power-point, etc
Ability to maintain data within current ERP system; proficiency with SAP preferred
2-4 years working knowledge of manufacturing type contracts, preferably in the machine tool, automation and / or industrial washer industries
2-4 years working knowledge of equipment, process, and commonly used design practices for Balancing Equipment and Automation
Basic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, controls and software engineering terms and principals
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to adapt to tight timelines, work with limited resources and still deliver on time and within scope
Ability and willingness to learn about new products and components quickly and effectively in order to meet deadlines and budget restrictions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Working knowledge of SAP, Excel and other computer-based software programs
Proficient in project management, with high analytical and organizational skills, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, to organize and prioritize tasks, make appropriate decisions, and be comfortable in a setting where schedules and priorities change daily
Understand and possess the ability to communicate technical concepts to other team members and customers
Ability to work with little direction and / or supervision
Basic understanding of accounting and finance principals
Special Position Requirements
Requires excellent problem solving skills, with the ability to find ways to work under pressure and still make deadlines without cutting corners or endangering the safety of himself / herself or others, or the integrity of the equipment and the employer as a whole
Requires ability to interact professionally with customers and suppliers who may, occasionally be difficult to deal with
Intermediate leadership capabilities and an ability to work with all levels of an organization
Ability to resolve conflict while keeping relationships intact
Domestic and International travel to customer sites which may include weekends and holidays
Physical Demands
Manual dexterity for the ability to type, file, use phone
Standing, walking
Must be able to hear and speak
Sitting for extensive periods of time
Must be able to use a telephone and communicate verbally
This position involves reading, writing, mathematics, and measuring
Ability to lift at least 25 pounds, as well as ability to climb, stand, stoop, or kneel for extended periods of time
Work Environment
Work primarily done on in an office environment
Occasionally walks into shop area where possible exposure to hazards such as electrical equipment, cranes, forklifts, high voltage, chemicals, biohazards and manufacturing equipment
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