Project Manager lll

Morris South • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

As a Project Manager III at Morris South, a division of Morris Group, Inc., you will lead, manage, coordinate, and track all tasks related to new machine projects through completion. Morris South supplies CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, and automation to precision-parts manufacturers in the southeastern United States. The role works with internal teams, customers, and other stakeholders to plan and oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, risks, deliverables, equipment delivery, installation, and customer training.

The Project Manager develops project plans and timelines, facilitates internal and customer kick-off meetings, assigns action-item ownership, and provides weekly project status updates. The role also reviews installation documentation, supports coordination among Sales, Engineering, and Contracts, and promotes continuous improvement by identifying installation trends and applying lessons learned. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

• Generally, a bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of related project management experience with increasing responsibilities.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CNC machine technology and applications, with previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient.
• Organized and analytical, with the ability to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, including professional written communication for emails, quote requests, and reports.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Knowledge of Salesforce and Microsoft D365.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a good driving record.
• Current U.S. passport.
• Ability to access all areas of the premises and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods and frequently use hands and arms.
• Ability to bend, twist, stoop, reach, and lift material weighing up to 50 pounds with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally at dynamic job sites with tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.
• For roles designated safety-sensitive, ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods; work in tight spaces or awkward positions; and use strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.
• For safety-sensitive work, ability to work in industrial environments with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions while consistently wearing required PPE.

Responsibilities

• Work with key stakeholders to analyze projects and ensure appropriate planning of resources and time allocations.
• Work with the Pre-Sales Team to properly price project management aspects of projects.
• Create a Risk Register and identify risks associated with each project.
• Define and manage the aspects of each project stipulated in the customer's Statement of Work through a Project Plan, including governance, risks, assumptions, constraints, dependencies, and major milestones.
• Create project timelines showing discrete tasks and assign resources to tasks down to the third level of a Work Breakdown Structure.
• Lead internal project kick-off meetings, clarify roles and responsibilities, and assign ownership for open action items and deliverables.
• Develop, track, and control project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Lead external project kick-off meetings with customer stakeholders and the internal project team; review the Statement of Work and other relevant documents, clarify roles and responsibilities, assign action-item ownership, and document project components in the Project Plan.
• Track active projects, prepare and update Weekly Status Reports, and share status with stakeholders.
• Review Installation Checklists/Workbooks to ensure installation line items are clearly defined and understood by Operations and Engineering before equipment arrives at the customer's facility.
• Coordinate with Sales to determine equipment delivery and installation expectations.
• Coordinate with Engineering regarding timeframes for customer training on machines and options.
• Coordinate with Contracts to ensure machines and options are ordered in time to meet installation timeframes.
• Establish a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and document trends that negatively affect equipment installations and work with management to address them.
• Review post-installation reports and apply lessons learned to future installations.
• Perform other 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.
• Three or more weeks of vacation to start.
• Ten 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: Senior