Project Manager - Cheese Group, Remote WI (shredded cheese req'd, $103-135k + per diem)

HiFyve•Madison, WI

11d•$103,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

HiFyve is hiring a Project Manager (Cheese Group) for a Manufacturing Equipment Company! This role is responsible for the end-to-end execution of capital equipment projects for the company's cheese group, including planning, coordination, installation, commissioning, and project closeout. The position also supports technical sales activities as needed and offers exposure to broader project management responsibilities within complex industrial equipment environments.

Requirements

Heavy shredded cheese processing experience (required)
Previous experience working with multiple OEMs and vendors (required)
Based in Wisconsin
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or related technical field
Equivalent combination of education and 5+ years of relevant experience may be considered
5+ years of experience in project management within capital equipment, manufacturing, or food processing environments
Hands-on knowledge of shredded cheese production lines and equipment
Strong understanding of industrial equipment systems (slicing, shredding, packaging, or similar processing systems preferred)
Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and system documentation
Proficiency with MS Office
Valid driver’s license required (TSA-compliant ID or Real ID preferred)
Valid passport or ability to obtain one required
Ability to travel frequently within North America with occasional international travel

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred
experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidWorks or equivalent) preferred
Experience with CRM and ERP systems (Salesforce, SAP, or similar) preferred

Responsibilities

Manage capital equipment projects through full lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout
Direct project execution activities to ensure delivery on schedule, within scope, and within budget
Coordinate installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing activities with internal teams and customers
Lead project coordination meetings and maintain action logs with clear follow-up on deliverables
Manage issue resolution between internal engineering, factory, service teams, OEM partners, vendors, and external customers
Maintain consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycle
Support project closeout activities and ensure proper hand-off to service/support teams
Prepare and present project updates including cost, schedule, risk, and performance reporting
Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, and third-party labor as needed
Participate in customer and internal strategy meetings representing project execution function
Provide technical support during pre-sale phases including layout review, feasibility input, and equipment configuration support