Project Manager

Overview As a Project Manager in US Panels, you will lead customer panel integration and assembly projects, coordinating deliverables, materials, production activities, and collaborating with customers, engineering services, sales, mechanical engineering and other teams. Responsibilities Work under general guidance from a manager to establish project plans, and execute and coordinate multiple complex, cross‑functional projects. Create, maintain, monitor, and analyze accurate metrics and project tracking records—including time reporting, schedules, financials, budgets, and summary spreadsheets. Provide trend insights to management and own an accurate assessment of project deliverables to help teams meet cost, schedule, and quality objectives. Identify opportunities for improvements to project processes and lead efforts to design, test, and implement enhancements. Serve as a primary customer‑facing representative, communicating directly with end users through email, meetings, updates, and critical conversations regarding expectations, challenges, timelines, and risks. Qualifications 8+ years of direct experience in coordinating projects (PM Level III). Build strong, trust‑based relationships with customers by providing clear communication, proactive updates, and consistent follow‑through. Provide leadership and mentorship to less‑experienced project managers by promoting best practices, offering ongoing guidance, and serving as a trusted resource. Work within a collaborative PMO where project managers have ownership of their processes and the ability to recommend and implement changes. Initiate and run small, reversible experiments to improve workflows, increase efficiency, and enhance project outcomes. Salary $115,300 - $130,000 (based on experience and responsibility). Location Charlotte, NC. Benefits Employer‑funded ESOP and personal 401(k) options. Top‑tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave covering 90% of pay. Development opportunities including STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.