Strategic Project Manager

The Value You’ll Bring

Are you passionate about technology and innovation in industrial equipment automation? We are looking for a Strategic Project Manager to join our dynamic team, where you'll play a key role in driving cutting-edge automation projects for the pork industry. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional teams to understand automation needs and translate them into innovative solutions. As a trusted authority in project management with equipment automation, this role tackles the most complex challenges, turning visionary concepts into reality.

What You'll Do

• Design Work: Develop preliminary designs and specifications for engineering and materials; prepare project cost estimates; conduct research, feasibility studies, and economic studies to ensure design viability and cost-effectiveness; determine design criteria based on required standards and codes; validate field work and create as-built drawings; review and check engineering projects for accuracy and soundness; manage project execution by guiding vendors and contractors; coordinate project schedules with plant personnel, vendors, and contractors, ensuring alignment with management and engineering teams to successfully implement plans.
• Design Implementation: Coordinate and provide direction to equipment vendors to plan layouts, ensure utility requirements are met, and maintain installation schedules; review work products submitted by consultants and offer recommendations for adjustments; maintain comprehensive documentation, including equipment manuals, mechanical and electrical drawings, parts lists, specifications, and vendor/service contact information, ensuring all project details are properly organized and accessible.
• Reports and Proposals: Conduct engineering planning, design, and operational reviews during pre-project studies to assess feasibility and ensure alignment with project goals; determine scope of work, prepare requests for proposals, and evaluate proposals received; submit detailed reports to management by established deadlines.
• Review of Bids and Project Preparation: Handle contract administration, including reviewing bid packages for compliance and completeness; prepare essential project documents such as justifications, budget analyses, calculations, plans, and schedules; monitor installations to ensure proposal specifications and budgets are met; manage assigned budget activities to maintain financial control and accountability throughout the project lifecycle; continuously improve robotic and controls knowledge to execute innovative solutions.
• People Management: Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years' experience in a position of leadership to include team development and management.
• Ability to apply sound engineering principles to operational and design issues.
• Knowledge of installation and construction project scheduling.
• Project Management skills; Contract Administration skills; National codes and standards interpretation skills.
• Proficient in engineering economics.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Word processing software, other Microsoft Office products.
• Energized by collaboration through travel to other locations (50% of the time).

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques related to food processing and the meat industry.
• Previous experience in the management of multi-million dollar projects with large scopes.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The majority of the time is spent in an office setting outside of the production plant.
• The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud when in the production area.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to sit, use hands, and talk or hear.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $105,000 - $140,000 annually. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations.

Schedule & Relocation

Travel to other locations is required 50% of the time. Relocation package available.