Project Manager

Location Fayetteville, Arkansas Role Overview Project Managers (PMs) at Convergix Automation are key leaders and mentors to their peers. They are the “CEO” of the projects assigned to them, striving for project execution excellence by managing a team of subject matter experts. The primary objectives are to manage cost, schedule, and scope according to the contract from start to finish, to excite the customer with the performance of the product and services, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Convergix’s expectations for awarded projects. This position reports to the Team Leader, Project Management. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver a variety of projects to customer satisfaction, on time delivery with a “beat the budget” mindset while managing and mentoring the project team resources Strictly adhere to and coach team members on Convergix’s project management fundamentals Initiate and sustain project‑related documentation consistent with Convergix Project workbook including budget management, labor forecasts, risk register, schedule, open issues list, change management/ECO tracker, lessons learned, and final acceptance testing Facilitate internal and customer‑attended design reviews with special attention given to avoid scope creep while applying pre‑determined risk mitigation plans Maintain a detailed schedule (MS Project for complex jobs) with a clearly identified critical path, ensuring the customer and project team are aware of related constraints Help the team identify unplanned costs and their associated root causes that feed into Convergix’s systemic problem‑solving efforts Work closely with Engineering and Supply Chain management to ensure timely design release, ordering of materials, and develop supplier statements of work for outsourcing of custom subsystems Control all project changes that impact scope, schedule, budget, or FAT/SAT acceptance testing by using Convergix tools and systems to log initial change requests from the customer or project team and follow Convergix change‑management process for proper resolution Document lessons learned during all project phases per Convergix standards Lead customer review meetings for project proposals and initiate regular project updates to customers consistent with the Project Execution Map while interacting with all levels of management, clients, contractors and vendors Travel to customer site and oversee the site acceptance testing and final buy‑off Perform any additional reasonable tasks as required Qualifications and Experience Reliable transportation and ability to travel; minimal travel required but ability to travel within US and Canada Project management experience; PMP certification preferred Technical capacity and experience in the custom automated equipment business is an asset Team‑oriented approach to leadership Highly developed problem‑solving skills Facility proficiency is a must At least six (6) years of experience in engineering or a related industry At least two (2) years of experience in project management or a related field Two (2) years from an accredited university with a degree in engineering or a related field Two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering experience or equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Physical Demands Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds Benefits Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans 401(k) with company match Company‑paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for employee and spouse/children Company‑paid short and long‑term disability Employee Assistance Program Paid time off and company‑paid holidays Profit sharing We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Convergex Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or medical need, please contact Human Resources. Convergix is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr