Project Management Leader

BW Papersystems, Inc.; Maryland Heights (MO); Presencial; USD 90 000 - 120 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

BW Papersystems is seeking a Project Management Leader to oversee the execution of new equipment orders. This on-site role leads a high-functioning PM team, driving projects from budgeting through start-up and closure, ensuring scope, schedule, and cost objectives are met.

The successful candidate will coordinate with engineering, procurement, and customers to deliver complex corrugating equipment solutions.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree required; engineering preferred.
• 8+ years as a Project Manager in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years leading teams of Project Managers.
• Formal PM training or certification (e.g., PMP) preferred.
• Experience in capital equipment or low-volume, high-mix environments is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Define project scope, deliverables, and schedule upfront.
• Lead PM team to meet milestones, schedule, and cost targets.
• Develop and maintain a standards playbook for projects.
• Ensure adherence to PM playbooks and quality standards.
• Coordinate with leadership, internal departments, and customers.
• Manage external OEM relationships and purchasing scope.
• Oversee project documentation and formal communications.
• Mentor junior project managers.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Lean manufacturing

Financial acumen

Scheduling

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree

B.S. in Engineering

Ferramentas

MS Project

MS Office

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

About Us:

BW Papersystems, part of the Barry-Wehmiller Group, builds capital equipment that transforms paper into products for consumers - every day, around the world. We offer innovative technologies, service and parts, and years of global experience in corrugating, finishing; slitting and packaging; stationery; bookbinding and security documents. Customers rely on our machines to produce and convert items such as corrugated boxes, folding cartons, passports, notebooks, copy paper, board, and coated and other specialty papers. For more information, visit bwpapersystems.com.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Job Description:

Title: Project Management Leader (On-site in Phillips, WI)

• The Project Management Leader position is a critical role that is on-site 5 days per week in our Phillips, WI facility. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates outside of a commutable distance to our facility**

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Management Leader to lead and oversee the execution of new equipment orders. You will be responsible for guiding a high-functioning project management team, providing project management discipline and driving the successful execution of new equipment projects for corrugating product line. Your leadership will be instrumental in meeting project objectives and maintaining adherence to budget and schedule. This role performs project execution and client coordination across the company to include activities such as budgeting, forecasting, resource management, project scheduling, engineering, integration, installation, start-up and project closure.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Ensuring project scope, deliverables and schedule are clearly defined and agreed to prior to project execution.
• Through the project management team, achieve objectives for all projects, including milestones, schedule adherence, product cost targets, and project cost targets.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a standards playbook for all projects, including scheduling management systems, work breakdown structures, critical path/dependency assessment tools, project status reporting processes/systems, etc.
• Ensure disciplined adherence to project management execution playbooks and standards.
• Performing quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected.
• Ensure consistent alignment across all stakeholders, including BWP leadership, internal functional departments, and customers, to keep projects on track with business goals.
• Making effective decisions when presented with multiple options to drive forward project progress.
• Adjusting and communicating schedule and target changes on the project as needs or financing for the project change.
• Identifying potential project schedule delays, facilitating recovery plan / option analysis and recommending actions to keep projects within budget and completed on time.
• Partnering with outside OEMs to define scope of requirements, manage purchasing process and ensure execution and accountability.
• Responsible for all project documentation control and formal communication.
• Develop individual team members' project management competencies.
• Lead, direct, coach less experienced team members and/or project managers.

Job Specifications:

• Strong communication, leadership, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams across all levels of the organization.
• Change Agent.
• Proficient in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong financial acumen with ability to analyze data related to business objectives with a full understanding of P&L impact
• Facilitate and drive effective conflict resolution.
• Proficient in MS Office, including MS Project or equivalent.

Travel:

20%

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; B.S. in Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in a technical or manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience leading teams of Project Managers.
• Formal project management training or certification (e.g., PMP) is preferred.
• Experience in capital equipment or low volume, high mix, high customization businesses would be ideal but not required.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify.

Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

Company:

BW Papersystems