Project Manager III

Project Manager IIIThe Project Manager III role is designed for Project Managers that are self-sufficient on all assigned projects and tasks, only requiring managerial assistance with significant customer escalation issues. These PMs can handle a substantial portfolio in both quantity and size of projects with minimal managerial intervention. They are also tasked with mentorship of the PM I role.Essential FunctionsDevelop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.Establish deadlines throughout the project and monitor progress.Identify and resolve issues within the project scope.Define and manage resources to reach objectives in an effective and efficient manner.Track project costs to meet the established budget.Provide project updates on a weekly basis to ensure schedule, scope, and budget are maintained to the internal customers.Provide bi-weekly reports to customers.Manage contracts with vendors and suppliers to meet project goals.Communicate with internal and external customers to meet project needs.Prepare change orders for project changes.Release engineering documentation into the company's procurement system.Measure project performance to identify areas of improvement.Other DutiesObserve safety procedures including but not limited to wearing proper safety equipmentOther duties as necessary when requested by management within Federal and State regulations for the positionRequirementsEducation & ExperienceBachelor's Degree in engineering or related field.Minimum 10+ years' experience in project management.Experience running at least 10 concurrent projects with a portfolio size of >$15MAutomation experience is required.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesWorking knowledge of design specifications.Knowledge of risk assessments and technical writing.Knowledge of parametric modeling, Autocad, Solidworks, and Inventor.Effective leadership skillsExcellent verbal and written communication.Excellent presentation skills.Planning and organizing skillsTime management skillsTeamwork skillsAbility to use discretion and judgementAnalytical/Critical thinking skillsProblem solving skillsProfessional integrity, drive and desire to succeed.Strong knowledge of MS Office software, including Microsoft Project.Negotiation skillsTravel RequirementsProject Managers at PMD will be expected to travel for all system validations at customer sites. This is generally 1-2 weeks per project. Unless otherwise required by specific project requirements, a PM can expect to travel between 1 to 2 months per year on average. Additional travel may include project kickoff meetings at customer sites for an additional 2-3 days per project. International travel may be required so employees will be required to maintain a valid passport.Physical Demands & Work EnvironmentThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Regularly required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; talk or hear; and smell.Occasionally required to use repetitive motion, stoop, and kneel.Occasionally required to travel.Occasionally push, pull, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds unassisted.Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work environment is primarily performed indoors at a moderate noise level.Occasionally perform work near moving mechanical parts with loud noise level.Wear safety equipment, including proper PPE.