Sr. Project Manager

Weir

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Weir is a global leader in mining technology, focused on enabling a sustainable future by helping customers extract resources more efficiently and sustainably. The company plays a key role in the transition to renewable energy by supporting the mining industry. This role offers the opportunity to solve real-world challenges, apply skills to deliver impactful results, and contribute to a more sustainable future through engineering, planning, or customer support.

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience
At least 3 years of experience in new product development
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand engineering concepts, assess risks, and collaborate effectively with technical teams
High emotional intelligence and influential leadership skills to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority
Proven ability to set expectations, hold teams accountable, and communicate clearly and respectfully with diverse stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing or working with physical products
Familiarity with project management software tools
Agile mindset and adaptability to work across global time zones (Madison Wisconsin, Europe, China)
Experience driving process improvements within a PMO environment

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of complex engineering and new product development projects, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, quality, and risk objectives are met.
Maintain clear project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk registers to promote transparency and shared understanding.
Drive project milestones, manage multiple projects (2-6 at a time), and ensure successful delivery on time and within scope.
Act as a key liaison between engineering, product, operations, supply chain, and other technical teams.
Lead by influence, fostering alignment and accountability without direct reports.
Run meetings, drive actions, escalate issues, and maintain clear, empathetic communication with diverse stakeholders.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive project documentation, schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
Provide structured reporting to leadership and PMO governance forums.
Identify opportunities to enhance project delivery processes and workflows.
Champion disciplined, repeatable project management practices across the portfolio.
Contribute to PMO initiatives that improve consistency and efficiency.
Demonstrate 100% commitment to zero harm behaviors and support the development of a world-class safety culture.