Project Manager III
Katalyst CRO · Bend, OR · 2 wk ago
HybridInformation TechnologyContract
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end project execution after deal closure, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met.
- Direct, guide, and motivate multidisciplinary project teams; hold team members accountable for results.
- Act as the single point of contact for customers on operational matters.
- Manage customer relationships jointly with Account Managers; ensure high customer satisfaction.
- Coach and mentor project team members; support continuous development through regular discussions.
- Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, and overall program profitability.
- Prepare, document, and communicate scope changes in collaboration with Account Management.
- Develop mid to long-term program strategies aligned with commercial and operational goals.
- Lead all customer communication, milestone reviews, lessons learned, and end-of-contract decommissioning.
- Ensure strong internal and external governance; maintain clear alignment across all stakeholders.
- Act as the customer advocate within the organization, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed.
- Use strong cross-functional relationships to drive execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.
- Track KPIs, monitor progress, escalate issues early, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
- Navigate ambiguity, challenge status quo, and drive process improvements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in Project or Program Management.
- Strong background in HVAC, building automation, industrial automation, or technical project delivery.
- Prominent experience managing multidisciplinary teams in a matrix environment.
- Experience handling customer-facing programs with complex technical requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to manage scope, budget, timelines, and profitability.
- Strong experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
- PMP or similar project management certification (optional).
Mandatory Skills / Competencies
- Leadership: Ability to guide teams, build trust, make decisions, and take accountability.
- Driving Results: Strong planning, prioritization, KPI tracking, and execution discipline.
- Agility: Ability to adapt, challenge existing processes, and navigate ambiguity.
- Effective Communication: Clear communication of goals, strategy, risks, and expectations.
- Customer Focus: Strong problem-solving mindset; resolves conflicts quickly; drives solutions.
- Business Awareness: Understands profitability drivers, risks, opportunities, and strategic alignment.
- Influence: Works effectively in matrix environments; gains cooperation without direct authority.
- Technical Understanding: Good knowledge of HVAC/automation systems and project delivery processes.