Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for all aspects of managing a set of projects associated with Smart Manufacturing principles, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives, Industrial Controls and Automation technologies, and Systems Integration processes. Project Managers are in a customer facing role and are expected to use their technical background and knowledge to architect solutions, organize information, lead engineers, and deliver successful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
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Ability to develop and review proposals for medium to large projects with unclear scope, risks and aggressive timelines.
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Follow-up on pending quotes and manage consistency in quoting by following corporate guidelines.
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Ability to manage/develop budgets and schedules based on project requirements.
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Ability to negotiate additional resources, and funding to address deliverables that are outside the original scope of the project.
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Ability to forecast risk and proactively develop mitigation plans.
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Ability to influence customer decisions – shares own expertise and best practice knowledge.
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Provides specific and detailed direction to assigned project resources on a regular basis and often acts as a functional supervisor.
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Based on the project size make responsible decisions regarding project specific matters, including budgets, project resource planning,
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scheduling, general project work-flow and activities, and ongoing issues and conflicts.
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Gives guidance to project leads and engineering team on how to handle very difficult issues / disputes raised by subcontractors, vendors and
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delivery partners.
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Maintain an individual utilization target as set out in the yearly budget.
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Demonstrates expert level analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills
Requirements
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Have a minimum of 5-7 years of full life-cycle project experience
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Flexible with travel, which can be expected to be up to 50%.
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Be flexible regarding working over-time and non-business hours when required.
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Is regarded as a fully qualified Senior level professional consultant, with extensive knowledge in manufacturing IT systems, industry trends and standards.
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Possesses at least one of the following: B.Sc. Computer Science, Business, Related Engineering or Supply Chain Management Degree and/or Diploma/Certification (or in some instances, related and equivalent experience).