Project Manager

Summary/Objectives Project Manager is responsible for handling internal and external projects, especially customer-initiated projects. You will work closely with your team to ensure that all project requirements, budgets, deadlines, and schedules are on track. As Project Manager you will also act as the voice of the customer to facilitate collaboration in the design, build, and acceptance of the equipment or service necessary for successful projects within your assigned portfolio. To be a successful candidate, you will need to have proven experience in project management and the ability to lead project teams of various sizes. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Manage projects from start to finish, including project organization, maintaining schedule, meeting customer needs and managing project costs Provide the best customer service in the industry Cultivate an open communication environment Preparing status reports and facilitating project meetings Establishing effective project communication plans and executing them Coordinating with cross discipline team members to keep all parties on track with project requirements, budgets, deadlines, and schedules Meeting with project team members to identify and resolve issues Submitting project deliverables and ensuring they adhere to quality standards Preparing status updates by gathering, analyzing, and summarizing relevant information Facilitating change requests to ensure all parties are informed of the impacts on schedule and budget Coordinating the development of user manuals, training materials and other documents as needed to enable successful implementation and turnover to stakeholders Identifying and developing new project process improvement opportunities with the team Obtaining cross functional and cross organizational acceptance of project deliverables Managing cross functional and cross organizational team satisfaction within the project period Conducting post‑project evaluation and identifying successful and unsuccessful project elements Competencies Understands business implications of decisions Willingness to provide enthusiasm and creative solutions to meeting customer needs and achieving company goals Ability to work independently without supervision Ability to think on your feet and creatively solve problems; determine and advocate customer needs Personable and able to develop and maintain good relationships Ability to maintain composure, positive attitude, and organization with multiple tasks amid constant interruptions and conflicting priorities Ability to lead project teams of various sizes and see them through to completion Able to complete projects in a timely manner Ability to communicate (written and verbal) in English Ability to read drawings and technical specifications of CAD work Financial aptitude with knowledge of or ability to learn business concepts related to sales and marketing, forecasting, negotiating deals, estimating and tracking product and project costs Ability to negotiate with customers, suppliers and coworkers Ability to effectively balance customer satisfaction with optimizing financial returns Education and/or Experience Required Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Engineering, Project Management, or similar) Proven experience in project management (3‑5 years) Budget management experience Preferred Project Management Professional (PMP) certification Master’s degree in a related field (MBA, Engineering, or similar) Prior team management experience Physical Demands The 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. Work Environment Our work environment supports a collaborative culture. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Benefits Maxcess offers competitive pay and benefits including bonus plans; wellness program; health, dental and vision; paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; disability, life and AD&D; 401(k) with matching contributions; flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts and tuition reimbursement. All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment background/criminal check, physical and drug screen. Equal Opportunity Employer We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maxcess is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, disability, age, pregnancy, national origin, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr