Integrated Packaging Systems Project Manager

Federal Mfg•Greenville, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager for Pro Mach Integrated Solutions provides direction to multi-disciplined teams in collaboration with ProMach clients on the execution of integrated production systems within the packaging industry. The Project Manager is directly responsible for executing scope deliverables and for achieving or exceeding project financial projections. This position reports to the Supervisor, Project Management, based in Greenville, SC.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSME or BSMET), or similar engineering or technical degree or similar combination of education and experience required.
5+ years of experience in Engineering, Integration, or Project Management, preferably in the packaging or automation industries.
Experience participating in multi-disciplined project teams: engineering, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, cost estimating, delivery/billing, and configuration management.
Effective problem solving, and communication skills (both oral and written).
General knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques, practices.
Able to define a problem, gather data to draw conclusions. and develop appropriate plans to address.
Excellent time management, organizational, and prioritization abilities.
Proficient in business and project management software (MS Office, MS Project Professional, MS SharePoint).

Nice To Haves

Experience using AutoCAD preferred.
Relevant experience working with a Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) system preferred.

Responsibilities

Act as primary customer interface/contact.
Assume ownership of overall project performance from inception through final acceptance.
Coordinate and drive project execution for assigned projects through stakeholder management of Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Production, Shipping, Finance, and Customer Service toward attainment of on-time delivery, contract compliance and targeted profitability.
Establish and nurture a positive and productive working relationship among customers, internal and external vendors, and internal project team members through face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, and routine communication.
Manage and facilitate prompt, meaningful communication with the customer to resolve technical and commercial issues.
Convey project progress on a routine basis and drive project-level planning actions.
Negotiate commercial contract modifications when required.
Coordinate project team involvement and participation at customer’s meetings, kick-off meetings, lessons-learned meetings, and progress meetings.
Ensure timely invoicing at project milestones and assist when needed with resolving payment delays through customer outreach and engagement.
Manage and communicate project financials including revenue, cost, and margin forecasts throughout project.
Review vendor/inter-company bids for engineered products against scope, quality, performance, cost, and schedule requirements.
Coordinate and manage project team documentation submittals and disposition process towards securing required customer approvals.
Develop and maintain master project schedules.
Oversee risk analysis and implement plans to mitigate the customer’s and the company’s exposure.