Project Manager

Velocity Flow Technologies•Salina, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Velocity Flow Technology Corporation is seeking a highly organized Project Manager who will be responsible for leading customer and strategic internal projects from order release through final installation and commissioning, ensuring successful execution across all phases of engineering, manufacturing, automation integration, quality, vendor coordination, and field installation. This role serves as a key cross-functional leader, driving collaboration, communication, and alignment across departments to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the quality standards expected by customers. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering, the Project Manager also supports corporate initiatives and product development efforts that contribute to the company’s operational excellence and long-term growth. Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, proactive problem-solving, technical understanding, and the ability to build trusted relationships in a fast-paced industrial manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or other equivalent experience.
Seven or more years of project management experience in industrial manufacturing automation, capital equipment, material handling, or related industries.
Experience managing cross-functional projects involving engineering, fabrication, controls/automation, and field installation.
Proven ability to build strong working relationships across departments and with external partners while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent project management training is preferred.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement and new product development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from official customer order release through installation and final customer acceptance.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout project execution and ensure customer expectations are properly executed.
Coordinate with automation and controls teams to ensure software, integration, and commissioning milestones are met.
Maintain accurate project documentation, escalate critical issues and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Help improve project management processes, reporting structures, and execution standards.
Lead major cross-functional corporate initiatives as assigned by executive leadership.
Coordinate collaboration between engineering, automation, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and sales teams during product development activities.