Project Manager

Novaspect Inc • Schaumburg, IL

33d • $105,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our fast-paced, customer-oriented team.

Project Manager Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Works with limited oversight and occasional guidance from more experienced Project Managers.
Overall accountability for project scope, deliverables schedule, budget, safety and quality.
Develops project plans and budgets to guide the execution of the project. Coordinates and directs technical and organizational interfaces to execute the project plan.
Manages multiple projects of increasing complexity, ensuring they stay on track, meet goals, and align with business needs.
Displays moderate to level project management acumen through effective change control, scope control, schedule control and risk management strategies.
Displays moderate level project management acumen through effective change control, scope control, schedule control and risk management strategies.
Manages stakeholder coordination, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between internal teams, customers, suppliers, Emerson divisions, EPCs, and Impact Partners.
Manages project execution within Novaspect project methodology, coordinating cross-functional efforts and ensuring successful implementation of process automation systems.
Independently identifies, analyzes, and manages project risks and issues, developing mitigation plans to minimize impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
Proactively manages project communications, ensuring clear, timely, and effective updates to all stakeholders, including risk and issue reporting.
Leads proposal development efforts and actively engages in sales pursuits, collaborating with technical and sales teams to develop competitive solutions.
Manages customer relationships, proactively addressing project needs and ensuring successful execution through effective communication and issue resolution.

Requirements

• 4-year Bachelor of Science degree.
• 3-10 years of experience in project management or a related role.
• Extensive experience in managing medium to large projects.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in advanced project management tools and techniques.
• Ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget effectively.
• Solid understanding of DCS systems and their role in project planning and execution.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication.
• Ability to work extended hours on a computer.

Responsibilities

• Works with limited oversight and occasional guidance from more experienced Project Managers.
• Overall accountability for project scope, deliverables schedule, budget, safety and quality.
• Develops project plans and budgets to guide the execution of the project.
• Coordinates and directs technical and organizational interfaces to execute the project plan.
• Manages multiple projects of increasing complexity, ensuring they stay on track, meet goals, and align with business needs.
• Displays moderate to level project management acumen through effective change control, scope control, schedule control and risk management strategies.
• Displays moderate level project management acumen through effective change control, scope control, schedule control and risk management strategies.
• Manages stakeholder coordination, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between internal teams, customers, suppliers, Emerson divisions, EPCs, and Impact Partners.
• Manages project execution within Novaspect project methodology, coordinating cross-functional efforts and ensuring successful implementation of process automation systems.
• Independently identifies, analyzes, and manages project risks and issues, developing mitigation plans to minimize impact on scope, schedule, and budget.
• Proactively manages project communications, ensuring clear, timely, and effective updates to all stakeholders, including risk and issue reporting.
• Leads proposal development efforts and actively engages in sales pursuits, collaborating with technical and sales teams to develop competitive solutions.
• Manages customer relationships, proactively addressing project needs and ensuring successful execution through effective communication and issue resolution.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan(ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees