Project Team Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Project Team Manager - - (capital equipment projects)

Job Summary

Mark Andy is looking for a results-driven Project Team Manager (PTM) to lead the execution of complex, custom capital equipment projects from pre-sale engagement through installation and customer startup. This role plays a key part in ensuring project success by coordinating across departments, managing customer expectations, and driving accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Each PTM partners with a dedicated Project Engineer and collaborates closely with Application Engineering, Custom Design Engineering, Sales, Manufacturing, and Field Service. A strong engineering background, particularly in capital equipment, is essential for success in this role. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship for employment visas for this role now or in the future

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of capital equipment projects from sales handoff through installation and customer production startup.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all project phases, including press build, system testing, installation, training, and internal support through service handoff
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, and Custom Design teams to review order specifications and ensure alignment on performance requirements, including third-party equipment integration.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and schedules with clear milestones, responsibilities, and documentation.
• Drive consistent internal and external communication to set and manage expectations, provide status updates, and document key decisions.
• Facilitate regular cross-functional project meetings to monitor progress, manage risks, and drive accountability.
• Guide and oversee the design approach in coordination with engineering, ensuring technical feasibility and customer requirements are met.
• Define and support in-plant validation and press acceptance testing aligned with the project scope and timeline.
• Ensure timely resolution and closure of all internal and customer-facing action items.
• Travel to customer sites as needed for project reviews, milestone updates, and support during key phases of installation and acceptance.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and interface with customers at all levels.
• Proven ability to manage multiple, complex technical projects concurrently.
• Skilled at setting expectations, tracking milestones, and driving accountability across internal and external stakeholders.
• Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive follow-up on open items
• Ability to understand and translate technical engineering concepts into customer-facing communication.
• Comfortable leading meetings, documenting decisions, and communicating risks or changes to project scope or schedule.
• Self-directed and solutions-oriented, with strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, mechanical engineering, industrial, manufacturing or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience managing technical projects or programs, preferably in capital equipment, manufacturing, or industrial machinery.
• Background in printing, converting, or automated equipment industries is a strong plus.
• PMP certification is preferred but not required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Exposure to shop and manufacturing environments with required PPE
• Occasional lifting (up to 50 lbs) and regular movement throughout office and production areas
• Some customer site visits may involve similar physical demands.

What We Do :

Mark Andy is a pioneer of the graphic arts and printing industry. As the world’s leading manufacturer of narrow- and mid-web printing and finishing equipment, we supply leading global brands, including Mark Andy and Presstek printing presses, Rotoflex finishing solutions, as well as a complete line of Mark Andy Print Products consumables and pressroom supplies. All products are backed by the largest customer support team in the industry, minimizing downtime and helping our customers be profitable, efficient and at the forefront of innovation.

To learn more about Mark Andy, please visit:

What We Offer :

A Career with Mark Andy, Inc offers a Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Benefits, which include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with generous company match
• (9) Paid Holidays, Vacation, (3) Floating Holidays & Sick Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Tuition Assistance
• Incentive Plans
• Pet Insurance
• Daily Pay Option
• Discount Programs

Mark Andy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.