Project Manager

Lincoln Electric is the world leader in the engineering, design, and manufacturing of advanced arc welding solutions, automated joining, assembly and cutting systems, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting equipment, and has a leading global position in brazing and soldering alloys. Lincoln is recognized as the Welding Expert™ for its leading materials science, software development, automation engineering, and application expertise, which advance customers' fabrication capabilities to help them build a better world.

About the role

Under the general direction of a Lead, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex projects that require significant resources and cross-functional coordination. This role owns all aspects of the project lifecycle—from initiation through closeout—and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with quality, financial, and business objectives. The Project Manager must maintain a comprehensive understanding of project scope, objectives, and deliverables, as well as the roles and responsibilities of all team members.

This position is responsible for assembling and leading the appropriate project team, assigning responsibilities, identifying required resources, and developing detailed schedules to ensure successful project execution. Projects are managed from initial concept through final implementation. The Project Manager interfaces with all stakeholders impacted by the project, including internal teams, end users, distributors, vendors, and external partners. This role ensures adherence to applicable quality standards and conducts final reviews of project deliverables.

The Project Manager may also communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics to executive leadership and business unit leaders. A strong financial and business acumen is required. The Project Manager must be proficient in maintaining and interpreting project financial workbooks, including but not limited to Gross Margin, Operating Profit, Backlog, and SG&A calculations. The role requires advanced Excel skills, including the ability to diagnose and correct broken formulas, develop new formulas, and present financial data from an executive-level perspective. Experience working within ERP systems is required, including the ability to generate reports for project tracking and ensure the accuracy and integrity of reported data.

Position is on premises in Plymouth, Michigan. Ability to travel approximately 25%. Due to travel, US Passport preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and deliver complex projects requiring significant resources and cross-functional coordination.
• Own all aspects of the project lifecycle—from initiation through closeout.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and in alignment with quality, financial, and business objectives.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project scope, objectives, deliverables, and team roles.
• Assemble and lead project teams, assign responsibilities, identify resources, and develop detailed schedules.
• Interface with stakeholders including internal teams, end users, distributors, vendors, and external partners.
• Ensure adherence to applicable quality standards and conduct final reviews of project deliverables.
• Communicate project status, risks, and performance metrics to executive leadership and business unit leaders.
• Maintain and interpret project financial workbooks (Gross Margin, Operating Profit, Backlog, SG&A).
• Use advanced Excel skills to diagnose, correct, and develop formulas, and present financial data.
• Work within ERP systems to generate reports for project tracking and ensure data accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; Business Administration degrees considered with strong technical design background.
• Several years of experience in high-technology or advanced capital equipment environments (design, build, installation, scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, testing, and quality).
• 5–10+ years of project management experience within a manufacturing environment; PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven experience managing budgets, scopes of work, schedules, personnel, and material resources in complex organizational environments.
• Experience using MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) with MS Project experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, influence management, negotiation, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with customers, executive leadership, project managers, and support staff.
• Exceptional documentation skills to ensure project requirements, expectations, and commitments are clearly defined and agreed upon by all stakeholders.
• Strong presentation and reporting skills, with the ability to develop high-quality project deliverables, briefings, and records.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, or equivalent quality standards and procedures preferred.
• Demonstrated experience supervising and collaborating with technical professionals, including Project Engineers, Staff Engineers, and manufacturing teams.

Pay

Pay Grade and Range: USXX - Grade USXX Salaried 57 ($77,065.30 - $110,093.29). Bonus Plan: AIP Target Bonus: 10.0.