Project Manager

About the role

Established in 1969, Testek is the leader in Aerospace and Aircraft Component Test Equipment. Testek is a small company with approximately 170 team members, with the headquarters located in Wixom, Michigan. We pride ourselves in a family-like work environment that includes a diverse team of talented and enthusiastic people. Testek designs, manufactures, supports and services diversified products including custom test equipment/products and standard test equipment/products. Our wide-ranging capability includes simple manual to complex automatic machinery. Testek offers innovative and competitive solutions to various sectors including aerospace, aircraft, and industrial.

The primary responsibility of our Project Manager will be a combination of project leadership, financial accountability, client management, technical awareness, and people leadership to ensure projects are completed successfully while supporting business growth and team development. This is a full-time, salaried position based onsite in Wixom, MI, reporting to the Vice President of the FLAP Business Unit.

Responsibilities

Project Management (Core Competencies)

• Plan, execute, monitor, and adjust project activities to meet objectives
• Manage project scope, resources, schedules, risks, documentation, and deliverables
• Facilitate communication among clients, project teams, and management
• Ensure compliance with company methodologies, standards, and procedures
• Resolve issues promptly and maintain strong customer relationships
• Drive continuous improvement and support employee development through coaching and mentoring

Project Financial Management

• Develop, track, and report project budgets and financial performance
• Manage revenue recognition, invoices, collections, and profitability
• Understand pricing models, profit and loss impacts, and project forecasting
• Ensure contracts and legal documentation are properly completed
• Identify opportunities for additional business and project growth

Technical Knowledge

• Maintain a working understanding of application design, purchasing, manufacturing, installation processes, and organizational capabilities
• Apply technical knowledge to support project execution and customer needs

Leadership

• Serve as a role model and mentor for team members
• Develop future leaders and encourage professional growth
• Lead organizational and process improvements
• Foster innovation and support change management initiatives

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Build a positive, collaborative team environment
• Recognize individual contributions and maximize team strengths
• Encourage knowledge sharing and lessons learned
• Resolve conflicts and improve team communication
• Motivate employees to achieve project and organizational goals

Requirements and Qualifications

• Knowledge of MS Office and databases
• Sense of ownership and pride in their performance and its impact on the company's success
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Team player
• Good time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• Some experience as a project manager
• Capital equipment manufacturing experience is a plus
• This position is 100% onsite
• Epicor experience is a plus