Lead Project Manager
Heitek Automation · Phoenix, AZ · 2 mo ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
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.