Project Manager

Aagard•Alexandria, MN

6d•$71,000 - $101,000

About The Position

The Project Manager will be responsible for executing project plans to achieve successful outcomes, focusing on customer satisfaction, scope, schedule, and budget. This role involves identifying, documenting, assigning, and resolving project issues and roadblocks, escalating to appropriate stakeholders as needed. The Project Manager must be adaptable to changing circumstances, remaining flexible, resilient, and open-minded. A key aspect of the role is building, inspiring, and motivating cohesive and high-performing project teams, developing and documenting successful project plans with team members and stakeholders, and scheduling and leading effective meetings with proper documentation and follow-ups. The Project Manager will also maintain individual and department accountability to the project plan and serve as the primary customer contact for all new machine projects from purchase to field acceptance. Clear, accurate, concise, and timely communication with customers, both written and verbal, is essential. The role requires proactively addressing customer needs to ensure project success and ensuring projects consistently exceed customer expectations, reinforcing Aagard’s commitment to helping customers win.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field plus 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Self-confidence and the ability to be largely self-directed
Demonstrated success in nurturing customer relationships
Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
Ability to learn Aagard software: Microsoft Dynamix AX, CAD software, Project Management Software
Proficient keyboarding skills
A conscientious approach to meeting and exceeding customer expectations
Passion for excellence and influencing positive change
Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion
Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as necessary (1-2 trips annually), and must comply with applicable travel requirements
Must obtain and maintain a valid passport (cost reimbursed by Aagard)

Nice To Haves

Previous project management and/or customer relationship management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Execute the project plan to successful outcomes: customer satisfaction, scope, schedule and budget.
Identify, document, assign and resolve project issues and roadblocks.
Escalate to appropriate stakeholders, driving to the desired outcome.
Ability to adjust and pivot in changing circumstances, remain flexible, resilient, and open-minded.
Build, inspire, and motivate cohesive and high-performing project teams.
Develop and document successful project plans with project team members and stakeholders.
Schedule and lead effective meetings; including proper documentation, action items and follow-ups.
Maintain individual and department accountability to the project plan.
Serve as primary customer contact for all new machine projects, from purchase to field acceptance.
Communicate clearly, accurately, concisely, and timely with customers; written and verbal.
Proactively address customer needs to ensure project success.
Ensure projects consistently exceed customer expectations, reinforcing Aagard’s commitment to helping customers win.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
Financial Security
401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
Time Off
Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart
Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.