Hardware Project Manager
About The Position
A Hardware Project Manager coordinates all aspects of a product or service offering project for a client, from inception to installation. Installations may involve acceptance of capitalized equipment such as linacs or radiation treating systems which integrate with enterprise software systems, or system integration with supporting radiation equipment or consulting projects/engagements. You will commonly travel to and work at the client site for inspections. Travel may compose up to 80-85% of your work with the remainder being home office/remote for your district. This role typically involves extensive interaction with sales and other members of cross-functional teams. Our projects are typically focused on the delivery of new or enhanced products to improve customer satisfaction through the use of technology. Project management skills, rather than technical skills, are key, but a technical background is required to manage competing interests.
Requirements
- Experience in project management, field customer service, construction management, architecture, or engineering
- General knowledge of construction and electrical codes and government radiation regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must have strong customer service acumen
- Must live in West Zone to support travel requirements for site inspections.
Nice To Haves
- PMI training and certification is desired
- Obtains and completes training plan specific to assigned responsibility
- Proficient in utilizing business tools such as: Salesforce, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Project, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Experience with HCM (e.g., Workday) or equivalent ERP product and productivity software desired
Responsibilities
- Oversees schedules and revenue forecasting to ensure goal attainment
- Reviews purchase orders noting any unusual service requirements and follow up with appropriate function
- Meets with customers/customers contractors and perform site visits and help the customer prepare their facility for a successful and efficient installation
- Monitors customer facility preparation and coordinate equipment shipment schedules to ensure timely and effective installation and commissioning of equipment
- Provide reports indicating installation activities and analyzing schedules
- Builds expert knowledge in our industry and conveys knowledge to others through the generation of procedures, FAQs, and other technical documentation
- Lends expertise to internal teams and task forces
- Works across practices to share lessons learned and best practices
- Advise customers on complex facility requirements, needs and/or changes including, safety requirements, architectural room layout and electrical, plumbing and HVAC requirements
- Manages the day-to-day operational and tactical aspects of multiple small to medium scale projects
- Performs routine project management and site planning to ensure customer compliance with building and technical requirements, both Varian’s and local municipalities, for equipment installations
- High level review of bids from building and rigging contractors and monitor contracts for quality and workmanship
- Maintains knowledge of building codes, OSHA, and other legal requirements related to the construction industry and Varian specific data packages/drawings
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- life insurance
- long-term and short-term disability insurance
- paid parking/public transportation
- paid time off
- paid sick and safe time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
