Head of Project Management

Project Manager

HiFyve is hiring a Project Manager for a Manufacturing Equipment Company!

Shift: M-F 8 am to 5 pm have to be flexible depending on customer needs (could travel on weekends if needed)

Location: Kansas City Metro / Extensive Travel (North America with occasional international travel)

Responsible for end-to-end execution of capital equipment projects, including planning, coordination, installation, commissioning, and project closeout. Supports technical sales activities as needed based on workload and gains exposure to broader project management responsibilities within complex industrial equipment environments.

Manage capital equipment projects through full lifecycle including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring/control, and closeout

Direct project execution activities to ensure delivery on schedule, within scope, and within budget

Coordinate installation, commissioning, and acceptance testing activities with internal teams and customers

Lead project coordination meetings and maintain action logs with clear follow-up on deliverables

Manage issue resolution between internal engineering, factory, service teams, and external customers

Maintain consistent communication with customers and internal stakeholders throughout project lifecycle

Support project closeout activities and ensure proper hand-off to service/support teams

Prepare and present project updates including cost, schedule, risk, and performance reporting

Coordinate procurement of equipment, materials, and third-party labor as needed

Participate in customer and internal strategy meetings representing project execution function

Provide technical support during pre-sale phases including layout review, feasibility input, and equipment configuration support

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical Engineering preferred) or related technical field

PMP certification preferred

5+ years of experience in project management within capital equipment, manufacturing, or food processing environments

• Strong understanding of industrial equipment systems (slicing, packaging, or similar processing systems preferred)
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication, leadership, and customer-facing skills
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with CAD tools (AutoCAD/SolidWorks or equivalent) preferred
• Experience with CRM and ERP systems (Salesforce, SAP, or similar) preferred
• Valid passport or ability to obtain one required

Ability to travel frequently within North America with occasional international travel