Senior Project Manager

Morris South • Charlotte, NC

130d

About The Position

Join a USA Today Top Workplace! Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufactures of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity. Morris South is a division of Morris Group, Inc. We supply CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. Our customer base is located in the southeast U.S. We serve manufacturers in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and the Florida panhandle. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree and 10 or more years of related project management experience.
• PMI Project Management Professional Certification required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CNC machine technology and applications.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and self-sufficient.
• Organized and analytical with creative problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to handle occasional travel.
• Knowledge of Sales Force and Microsoft D365.
• Possess a valid US driving license and a good driving record.
• Possess a current US Passport.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coordinate and track to completion all tasks related to new machine projects.
• Responsible for significant, enterprise wide projects, typically with large budgets and sizeable staff.
• Focus on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, customers.
• Understand strategic or operational responsibilities.
• Lead and coordinate the design, testing, planning, and implementation of complex projects for customers.
• Cultivate contacts with vendors, planners or other builders to obtain information about future developments.
• Participate in outside professional activities to maintain professional knowledge.
• Establish liaisons with customers and other vendors to keep abreast of status of new product developments.
• Continuously improve project management toolkits and methodologies used within Morris South.
• Provide expertise and consulting to project managers in project management and team dynamics.
• Responsible for project growth, marketing new technology and/or follow-on business arrangements.
• Work with key stakeholders to analyze projects and ensure proper planning with resources and time allocations.
• Work with the Pre-Sales Team to properly price management aspects of the project.
• Create a Risk Register and identify risks associated with the project.
• Define and manage all aspects of the project as stipulated in the customer’s Statement of Work.
• Create a project timeline showing discrete tasks associated with each project.
• Lead an Internal Project Kick Off Meeting with key stakeholders.
• Develop, track and control schedule, budget, deliverables.
• Lead an external Project Kick Off Meeting with the customer’s stakeholders.
• Identify, track and update all active projects via a Weekly Status Report.
• Review the Installation Checklist/Workbook for installation purposes.
• Coordinate with Sales to determine delivery and installation expectations.
• Coordinate with Engineering for customer training on the machine.
• Coordinate with Contracts to ensure timely ordering of the machine and options.
• Establish a culture of constant improvement.
• Identify trends associated with equipment installations that negatively impact the overall process.
• Review post installation reports for lessons learned.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks’ Vacation to Start
• 10 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
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees