Project Manager

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Columbia, SC

16d

About The Position

The Project Manager organizes, manages, and plans complex projects related to the organization’s research, development, and product implementation efforts. The role combines planning and execution of project-delivery activities and is accountable for delivering one or more projects within established timelines and budgets. Responsibilities include maintaining status reports, proactively managing issues and risks, and working with third-party partners.

The Project Manager leads interdepartmental project teams, plans and delegates work, estimates and manages costs and budgets, and assesses and mitigates risks. The role also serves as a liaison among the company, customers, and vendors; collaborates with sales and marketing to support promotion and sales of new projects, programs, and systems; and ensures project compliance with applicable regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices. The position includes prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, which may include Computer Science, Business, or Engineering.
• At least three years of related experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when appropriate.
• Thorough understanding of, or ability to quickly learn about, the project or product being developed.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead interdepartmental teams to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and accurately and efficiently.
• Outline project tasks and delegate them appropriately.
• Conduct project cost analysis and estimate expected costs.
• Prepare and implement project budgets based on estimates.
• Assess project risks, report identified risks to management, and recommend mitigation, including project termination when appropriate.
• Address questions, concerns, and complaints throughout the project.
• Serve as a liaison among the company, customers, and vendors.
• Communicate and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to provide training and information needed to promote and sell new projects, programs, and systems.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Adhere to the Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreement, and Company Safety Policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and career development
• Company vehicle, if applicable to the job
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level