Project Manager I

Technical Project ManagerJob Description This job is with Encode Inc, a fully owned subsidiary of LanceSoft. Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Role Summary The Technical Project Manager will lead the execution of multiple industrialization and manufacturing readiness projects within a highly matrixed organization. This role is critical in bridging machine installation through full operational readiness, coordinating schedules, resources, and interdependencies across technical and support teams. The role requires a hands?on, technically grounded project manager with strong schedule integration capability and advanced Smartsheet proficiency, capable of influencing across functions without direct authority. Key Responsibilities: Project Execution & Schedule Integration Lead multiple concurrent industrialization projects, including line modifications for capacity increases and new line installations for expanded capabilities Integrate multiple complex schedules (e.g., machine installation, tooling, programming, qualification) into a single master project plan Identify and actively manage critical?path interdependencies across teams and workstreams Smartsheet Architecture & Reporting Build and maintain Smartsheet project architectures from scratch, including templates, automated workflows, and dashboards Provide real?time visibility to schedule health, constraints, and risks for leadership and stakeholders Serve as the Smartsheet "power user" for complex, multi?line industrialization programs Industrialization & Operational Readiness Lead scheduling and coordination for machine start?up, process development, programming, tooling, fixtures, and part qualification Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and manufacturing readiness Drive disciplined handoff from project execution to production ownership Cross?Functional Coordination (Matrixed Environment) Act as the central execution "hub" across CAPEX, CAD/CAM, Deployment, Development, Quality, and Fixture / Part Movement teams Coordinate daily across technical and support organizations with shared resources Resolve priority and resource conflicts through influence and data?driven tradeoffs Resource, Risk & Procurement Management Identify resource bottlenecks and negotiate solutions to protect project milestones Track procurement timing and delivery of tooling, fixtures, and other critical purchased items Proactively adjust schedules based on supplier push/pull to minimize impact to start?up dates Communication & Governance Facilitate regular project status and execution reviews Provide clear, actionable updates to technical experts, manufacturing leaders, and stakeholders who will ultimately own the processes Drive structured issue resolution and escalation as needed Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field (general technical degree acceptable) Minimum 5–10 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously Desired Characteristics PMP certification strongly preferred Strong influential leadership skills in a matrixed organization Ability to manage complex interdependencies without direct budget or people authority Comfortable operating in a fast?paced shop?floor environment Highly organized, execution?focused, and data?driven Strong understanding of manufacturing processes; experience in Aerospace or Power Generation preferred.