Project Manager

About the role

ENSCO has been delivering advanced engineering, science, and technology solutions for over 50 years. KLD Labs, a division of ENSCO, has spent more than 35 years providing machine‑vision and intelligent measurement solutions to the global railway industry. The company designs, manufactures, and customizes automation and safety systems that improve efficiency and reliability for rail operators worldwide. This full‑time, regular‑employment position is based in Hauppauge, NY and serves as the primary point of contact for internal teams and external clients, overseeing the delivery and customization of complex product solutions from concept through installation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution from requirements definition to delivery and post‑installation hand‑off.
• Manage research and development initiatives.
• Act as primary liaison between clients and KLD technical teams to translate customer requirements into actionable specifications.
• Support proposal generation and contribute to project scope and estimation efforts.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed.
• Facilitate cross‑functional coordination across engineering, production, procurement, and field service teams.
• Oversee installation and deployment of KLD products, including on‑site coordination when necessary.
• Provide accurate, timely status reporting to internal stakeholders and customers.
• Manage risk identification, mitigation, and escalation of critical‑path impediments.
• Coordinate and document internal and external meetings, conference calls, and customer touchpoints.
• Ensure timely resolution of project conflicts related to technical decisions, scope change, or procurement issues.
• Oversee customization of existing products for customer‑specific applications.
• Ensure successful hand‑off to the Service team following project deployment.
• Maintain complete and accurate project documentation in accordance with company protocols.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience managing end‑to‑end technical projects, preferably involving integrated hardware/software systems or industrial product deployments.
• Proven ability to define and document technical and functional requirements with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience coordinating system installation and deployment at customer sites.
• Demonstrated skill in tracking and managing detailed project budgets, resources, and schedules.
• Ability to adjust work plans based on evolving priorities or technical challenges.
• Strong facilitation skills for cross‑functional meetings and customer‑facing status updates.
• Experience identifying, escalating, and managing resolution of critical‑path issues.
• Familiarity with product configuration control and change‑management processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear deliverables and reports.
• Proficiency with project‑management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, JIRA).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 15–20 %.
• Desired: PMP certification or equivalent project‑management credential.
• Desired: Experience in the railway, transportation, automation, or machine‑vision industries.
• Desired: Familiarity with sensor systems, vision technologies, or embedded hardware/software integration.
• Desired: Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO 9001).
• Desired: Proficiency in German or French due to international travel requirements.

Pay

Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000 USD.

Benefits

ENSCO offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to create a stimulating and supportive work environment. Details can be found at ensco.com/careers/benefits.