Jobs · Information Technology · Oregon

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.

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