Project Manager III

Morris Great Lakes • Cranberry Township, PA

22d

About The Position

Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity. Morris Great Lakes is a division of Morris Group, Inc. We supply CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. Our customer base is in western PA, western NY, and WV. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively. Summary of Responsibility: The Project Manager III leads large, enterprise-wide projects, ensuring commitments are met while balancing strategic and operational goals. They coordinate all project phases, manage budgets and teams, cultivate relationships with customers and vendors, and stay informed of industry developments. This role also provides guidance to other project managers, improves project management practices, and drives project growth through new technologies or business opportunities.

Requirements

• Generally, requires a Bachelor degree and 10 or more years of related project management experience with increasing responsibilities.
• PMI Project Management Professional Certification required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CNC machine technology and applications with previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Be self-motivated and self-sufficient.
• Be organized and analytical and able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
• Possess strong communication and presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, requests for quotes and when submitting reports.
• Exhibit excellent team work skills.
• Able to handle occasional travel.
• Possess a valid US driving license and a good driving record.
• Possess a current US Passport.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Sales Force is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for significant, enterprise wide projects, typically with large budgets and sizeable staff.
• Focused on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, customers etc.
• Understanding of strategic or operational responsibilities.
• Leads and coordinates the design, testing, planning, and implementation of complex projects for Customers that have strategic, long-term impacts to the business.
• Lead the development and implementation of a broad, coordinated set of plans and programs to meet the goals and priorities for the Customer.
• Cultivate contacts with vendors, planners or other builders to obtain information about future developments in the functional areas of the project(s)
• Participate in outside professional activities to maintain professional knowledge.
• Establish liaisons with customers and other vendors to keep abreast of status of new product developments that could benefit our customers.
• Continuously improve project management toolkits and methodologies used within Morris Great Lakes.
• Provide expertise and consulting to project managers in the process of project management and in the softer skills of team dynamics, team building and group motivation
• Responsible for project growth, marketing new technology and/or follow-on business arrangements.
• Perform related duties as required

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees