Lead Project Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Customer project scheduling
• Control panel build coordination
• Maintain Change Log for approved requested changes and related costs
• Engineering release coordination
• ERP production order creation / maintenance
• Production schedule communication
• Customer status updates
• Materials expedite coordination
• Maintain Open Issues Matrix
• Problem solve with other teams to meet customer requirements
• Shipment coordination
• Project closeout

Key Metrics

• On-Time Delivery %
• Budget Maintenance
• Engineering Release Compliance
• Material Availability at Build Start
• Expedite Frequency
• Customer Satisfaction
• Revenue Shipped vs. Schedule
• Open Past-Due Projects
• Post production change minimization
• Systematic order maintenance and accuracy

Key Competencies & Skills

• Leadership & Team Development
• Directly supervise and support Project Managers and other assigned team members
• Assign workload and establish priorities to ensure project deadlines are met
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans
• Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project coordination team
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members as needed
• Monitor team performance and workload capacity to ensure efficient project execution

Additional Success Measures

• Team productivity and workload balance
• Accuracy and timeliness of project communication
• Reduction in project delays and escalations
• Continuous improvement initiatives implemented
• Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness

Education & Skills

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable
• Experience: Preferred 2-5 years minimum of project management experience in a relevant industry
• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completion
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
• Experience in risk management and developing mitigation strategies

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.