Project Manager

| GrayMatter |; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% company match

Paid holidays and time off

Job summary

GrayMatter is seeking a Project Manager to lead and manage complex, client-facing projects from planning through delivery, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction and successful execution within scope, schedule, and budget. This role serves as the primary client contact and supports team performance and business growth.

The ideal candidate has a 4-year degree in Engineering or PM, 5–7 years of PM experience, and strong communication and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, PM, or related field.
• 5–7 years of project management experience in client-facing environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, priorities, and constraints.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client-relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects from planning to delivery, on time and within scope and budget.
• Serve as the main client liaison for all project communications.
• Manage scope, schedules, resources, financials, and change orders.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed established margins and targets.
• Collaborate with technical teams and oversee subcontractors as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Budget control

Scheduling

Risk management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/PM or related field

PMP certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project scheduling tools

MS Project

Job description

Who Is GrayMatter

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.

Who Is GrayMatter

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak.

We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.

At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.

From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.

And that’s where you come in.

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight.

We are seeking a Project Manager to Lead and manage complex, client-facing projects from planning through delivery, ensuring exceptional client satisfaction, strong relationship management, and successful execution within scope, schedule, and budget. This role serves as the primary point of contact for clients and plays a critical role in delivering high-quality outcomes while supporting team performance and business growth.

General Job Duties:

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and within scope
• Serve as the main client liaison and primary point of contact for all project communications
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, addressing concerns and managing expectations
• Manage project scope, schedules, resources, financials, and change orders
• Ensure projects meet or exceed Quoted Gross Margin (QGM) targets
• Schedule and manage project resources up to 20 weeks in advance
• Prepare and maintain project documentation (budgets, schedules, reports, meeting notes)
• Identify, mitigate, and manage project risks, issues, and escalation paths
• Collaborate with technical teams to define tasks and execution strategies
• Oversee subcontractors and third-party resources as needed
• Ensure contractual obligations and documentation are met throughout the project lifecycle
• Support sales efforts by identifying upsell opportunities and participating in client engagements
• Drive operational improvements, cost savings, and process efficiencies
• Represent GrayMatter at client meetings, networking events, and industry functions as needed
• This role is located onsite with requested 20% - 30% travel including potential overnight travel

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field
• 5–7 years of project management experience, preferably in a client-facing environment
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities
• Strong project management expertise (scope, schedule, financial control)
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and client relationship skills
• Financial acumen and negotiation capabilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and project scheduling tools
• Experience in industrial automation environments preferred
• PMP certification or similar is a plus
• Familiarity with SCADA, HMI, PLC, MES, and related industrial software is preferred

Featured Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long-term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA, and FSA