Systems Project Manager

Default•Yankton, SD

About The Position

The Systems Project Manager will manage the Materials Solutions (MS) Group day-to-day activities of the project management personnel and will assist the applications and equipment sales operations groups with regards to successful completion of their duties. This position will oversee all aspects of project management and information flow with internal and external customers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field – engineering or project management preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of career experience in sales, applications or business operations with minimum 5 years of management experience.
Excellent understanding of project management, equipment sales & application and customer service principles. Basic understanding of business, marketing, manufacturing and operations.
Ability to operate general office equipment including personal computers. Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Communicate effectively orally and written.
Good interpersonal relations skills when dealing with management, sales, dealers, customers, and inter-company personnel.
Ability to manage stressful situations including equipment and/or process problem resolution with customers, dealer personnel, etc.
Required to visit construction, quarry and industrial sites with exposure to dust, noise and weather elements; physically able to climb on equipment, aggregates stockpiles, etc.
Willing to travel worldwide by air and auto as required (+/- 12 weeks per year), have valid driver’s license, be able to obtain a passport and must have financial means to travel when required.

Responsibilities

Manage the project management personnel in supporting internal and external customers in the successful execution of systems type project sales from pre-sale through post-sale coordination/management.
Assist the applications group with the development of key deliverables as it relates to systems project sales.
Assist the sales operations group with the development of key deliverables as it relates to order processing, engineering/production scheduling, etc.
Manage the performance of, foster and develop relationships with alliance partners.
Assist with budget management including review and monitoring of actual costs vs. budget for the systems project management group. Ensure costs are properly allocated as required.
Assist the product support group with equipment troubleshooting as it relates to application of the equipment and assist with warranty evaluation/resolution as necessary.
Assist equipment sales, parts sales, marketing, product management, engineering, and service departments with the development of various deliverables as required.
Assist, support and provide direction to the project management personnel as necessary.
Ensure the project management personnel receive all necessary training to perform their assigned duties.
Communicate with dealers, internal & external customers and alliance partners on project updates/status.
Work with applications personnel to develop and maintain standards for all equipment applications and systems projects.
Attend trade shows and other product demonstrations, as required.
Participate/lead meetings involving other Astec personnel, dealer personnel and customer personnel relating to applications reviews, proposal presentations, etc. Note, these meetings may be conducted virtually or in person outside of Astec’s offices.
Collaborate with product management and engineering personnel to define and evaluate product features, product options, operational features of the equipment, etc.