Project Manager

Project Manager

Fayetteville, Arkansas

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

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Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us:

The Role

Project Managers (PMs) at Convergix Automation are key leaders and mentors to their peers. We see them as the “CEO” of the projects assigned to them. They strive for project execution excellence by managing a team of subject matter experts. 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 the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Convergix’s expectation for awarded projects. This position reports to Vice President, Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Master your understanding of the Convergix Project Execution Map (PEM), a stage gated approach to manage project deliverables and ensure project execution excellence.
• Ensure all project team leads satisfy their respective PEM deliverables and manage this expectation throughout the project life cycle with emphasis at time of PEM stage gate approval.
• Forecast potential budget overruns and schedule slips proactively to mitigate and minimize loses and customer dissatisfaction.
• 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 excellence fundamentals

1. Do not start work on scope changes without approved change order
2. Manage customer expectations in line with the project contract
3. Schedule is King - do everything in your power to maintain key milestone dates
4. Manage customer and hold them accountable to their PEM deliverables
5. Maximize and protect profitability leveraging standard operation procedures (SOPs) like “Beat the Budget” and Project Procurement Strategy
6. Connect project actions to project financials
7. Follow Contingency Consumption and Release Protocols
8. Use Our Tools – like Bottom Line Up Front and Time Phased Labor Reports
9. Hold Suppliers Accountable
10. Hope Is Not A Plan – ensure project plans are clearly communicated and have enough detail to manage the timeline

• Initiate and sustain project related documentation consistent with Convergix Project Management software PULSE 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 help develop Supplier Statements of Work for outsourcing of custom sub-systems.
• 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 the project team. After requests are logged, follow Convergix change management process to ensure proper resolution.
• Look for opportunities to document lessons learned during all project phases and document 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 an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients and minimal travel is required, you should have the 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
• Including 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 any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is 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.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit Sharing or Bonus Plan

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX 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 a 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.

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