Project Manager

IMI plc We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone. We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport. Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive. Role Overview : The Project Manager is responsible for overall project performance: contract compliance, on-time delivery, profitability, and customer satisfaction. He/she provides direction and management of a multi-disciplined project team responsible for engineering, quality assurance, planning, procurement, and manufacturing activities. Working in an engineer-to-order control valve manufacturing division where individual commercial projects represent an elemental level of profit & loss; the Project Manager is expected to effectively manage projects from order receipt, through delivery/invoicing and warranty period expiration. Work Environment : The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate (office/cubicle environment with computers, fax machines and printers operating) to loud (manufacturing environment with large machinery operating). Key Responsibilities : Primary customer interface/contact on all assigned projects. Overall project performance throughout project life cycle: order receipt through warranty; specific focus on contract performance, technical compliance, and customer satisfaction; drive project execution per planned schedule, holding project team and customer accountable for project performance. Coordinate, drive order execution through stakeholder management of Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Production, Shipping and Finance towards achieving on-time delivery, contract compliance and targeted profitability. Establish a positive and productive working relationship with both domestic and international customers and their project teams through face-to-face meetings, teleconferences, and routine communication. Manage and facilitate prompt, meaningful communications with the customer to resolve technical and commercial issues, convey project progress on a routine basis, and negotiate commercial contract modifications when called for. Coordinate project team involvement and participation at customer’s pre-award meetings, kick-off meetings, lessons-learned meetings, and progress meetings. Ensure timely invoicing at project milestones and assist when needed with resolving payment delays through customer outreach and engagement. Manage and communicate project revenues, cost, and gross margin forecasts, as well as identify and proactively manage risks throughout project life cycle. Review vendor/inter-company bids for engineered/buyout products against scope, quality, performance, cost, and schedule requirements. Coordinate, manage project team documentation submittals and disposition process towards securing required customer approvals. Coordinate and manage project-level planning actions to facilitate the needs of customer, third party and regulatory inspections of finished, or in-process goods for inspection purposes. Critical Competencies for Success : Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology (BSME or BSMET), or similar engineering or technical degree from an accredited four-year college or university required. Two to three years’ work experience in the valve and/or process control industry, or in a related engineering and manufacturing industry required. Experience in managing a multi-disciplined project team: engineering, quality control, procurement, manufacturing, cost estimating, delivery/billing, and configuration management. Knowledge of order management/administration, contracts, US Contract Law, and commercial negotiations best practices. Experience working with custom-engineered, manufactured products for the nuclear valve/ process control industry. Effective communication skills (both oral and written). General knowledge of manufacturing processes, techniques, practices. General knowledge of NDE operations, techniques, and practices. Relevant experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. Proficient in business and project management software (MS Office, MS Project Professional, MS SharePoint). Proficient in customer relations management (CRM) type software, such as Salesforce®, or equivalent. Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10 to 15% of time; international customers will require off-normal hour interface. The following qualifications are preferred, but not required: Project Management Professional (PMP®) desired, not required. Familiarity with nuclear industry protocols, practices, and expectations through hands-on experience. Pay range :$100,000-140,000 Within this range, individual pay is determined based on skills, experience, and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws, if applicable. Bonus eligibility : This position is also eligible for a variable incentive pay component, separate from base salary. What IMI Can Offer You At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so, we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs. See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits: Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO, PPO, and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent) 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent) Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support, like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups PTO, encompassing inclusive holidays Career Development opportunities (IMI’s ‘Catalyst’ Program) Employer contribution for Health Savings Account, and in many cases free virtual telemedicine, and teletherapy. Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into, including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity, legal insurance, identity theft protection, and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee Free financial advisors, webinars, and classes through Charles Schwab Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose, only to profit or refund your investment 100% Benefits plans change year over year, but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date Health & Safety The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role. Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts. Code of Ethics IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business. Changes to This Job Description IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time. IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. LI-KR1aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a