Project Specialist

The WIKA Group is among the world leaders in measurement technology with its products and services. With excellent sensing solutions, we enable safe, efficient and sustainable processes. And this for more than 75 years. More than 11,000 employees are currently committed towards this end. Together we meet the megatrends of demographic change, digitalization and sustainability. This brings with it challenges, and many opportunities. Innovation and growth arise from new perspectives and ideas. What are yours? Join us on the way to a better future. Your activities Coordinates and manages project orders as assigned following company procedures and policies Certifies the adherence of project execution activities to company procedures and policies Serves as the primary customer contact for the duration of the project Enters orders into the ERP system Categorizes project files and specifications and shares with other WIKA stakeholders Organizes and conducts internal and external kickoff meetings as demanded by the complexity of the project Develops and owns the Project Plan that includes schedules, milestones, activities, procurement strategy, execution strategy, resources, communications, and risk analysis Ensures there is alignment between the customer’s required delivery date and WIKA commitment date, including milestone dates for document submittals and approvals, hold points, inspection, and testing dates Analyzes project specifications and related data along with PMO engineering to provide accurate technical and sales order requirements to CAD technicians Reviews drawings and product design(s) in conjunction with Senior Project Contract Coordinator (SPCS) and PMO Engineering for compliance with company standards, customer contract requirements & related specifications, and recommends changes when necessary Coordinates with document control to guarantee the timely submittal and approval of documentation deliverables Manages and owns the documentation files including, worksheets and forms related to the project Performs ancillary duties as needed Coordinates with production, CoEs, subcontractors, and the customer throughout the life of the project to expedite deliverables and approvals and provides progress reports Monitors order progress and coordinates with engineering, procurement, planning, production, quality, and logistics to meet contractual project deadlines Examines project records -product files, related documents, and correspondence- for accuracy Reviews design documents, release, request, and change forms under the guidance of the SPCS or Project Management Team Leader prior to signature Ensures proper project close-out; such as lessons learned, documentation completion, payment completion, and MRO handoff Supports Project Proposals Specialists (PPS) with the preparation and submittal of sales quotations when required Your profile Bachelor’s degree in related field such as Engineering or Business (preferred), coupled with 3+ years of project order management experience, or 6+ years of project order management experience in a manufacturing environment. Solid understanding of the EPC, Capital Projects, and Oil & Gas markets Process industries instrumentation and controls experience preferred Certified Associate Project Management (CAPM) preferred Knowledge of sales application processes Exhibits organizational skills, attention to details, and ability to meet deadlines Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures and policies Capacity to perform under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision Computer literate and knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Products, DMS, CAD, and ERP Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr