Project Manager

JMP Solutions - Canada; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Job summary

Convergix Automation Solutions in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex automation projects from start to finish, acting as the “CEO” of the project, guiding a team of subject matter experts, and ensuring cost, schedule, and scope meet contract expectations.

The role requires traveling to customer sites in the US and Canada, strong PM fundamentals, engineering background, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Six+ years engineering experience in a related industry.
• Two+ years of experience in project management or a related field.
• Two+ years from an accredited university with a degree in engineering or a related field.
• Two+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience; or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a variety of projects to customer satisfaction, on time delivery with a “beat the budget” mindset while managing and mentoring the project team resources.
• Strictly adhere to and coach team members on Convergix’s project management fundamentals.
• Initiate and sustain project related documentation including Budget management, Labor forecasts, Risk Register, Schedule, Open Issues, Change Management/ECO tracker, Lessons learned and Final acceptance testing.
• Facilitate internal and customer attended design reviews to avoid scope creep while applying risk mitigation plans.
• Maintain a detailed schedule (MS Project) with a Critical Path and clearly identified constraints.
• Document lessons learned during all project phases per Convergix standards.
• Lead customer review meetings for proposals and provide regular updates to customers.

Skills

Reliable transportation

Travel ability

Team leadership

Problem solving

Facility proficiency

Engineering background

PM fundamentals

Education

Engineering degree or related field

Two years engineering experience

Progressively responsible engineering experience

Tools

MS Project

Job description

We are seeking talented and energetic individuals to join our growing team!

Greatness takes continuous evolution.

That's why we're bringing together relentless problem solvers, proven processes, and audacious thinkers. We are driving to become one unrivaled force in automation - pushing what's possible for ourselves and our customers.

One team. Any challenge.

Convergix is a global automation systems integrator that serves diverse end markets. We design, build, test, and integrate custom solutions to automate our customers’ operations with a focus on solving unique challenges that others struggle to address. As a team, we are on an improvement journey in pursuit of our vision: to become the ultimate trusted partner to our customers, capable of solving any industrial automation challenge with our passionate people, world renowned processes and diverse experience. If you want to join a team whose mission is to elevate the automation industry, we want to hear from you! Learn more about us: https://convergixautomation.com/

The Role

Project Managers (PMs) at Convergix Automation are key leaders and mentors to their peers. We see them as the “CEO” of the projects assigned to them. They strive for project execution excellence by managing a team of subject matter experts. Primary objectives are to manage Cost, Schedule and Scope according to the contract from start to finish, to excite the customer with the performance of the product and the services provided, and to deliver business results that meet or exceed Convergix’s expectation for awarded projects. This position reports to Team Leader, Project Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver a variety of projects to customer satisfaction, on time delivery with a “beat the budget” mindset while managing and mentoring the project team resources
• Strictly adhere to and coach team members on Convergix’s project management fundamentals
• Initiate and sustain project related documentation consistent with Convergix Project workbook including Budget management, Labor forecasts, Risk Register, Schedule, Open Issues list, Change Management/ECO tracker, Lessons learned and Final acceptance testing.
• Facilitate internal and customer attended design reviews with special attention given to avoid scope creep while applying pre-determined risk mitigation plans.
• Maintain a detailed schedule (MS Project for complex jobs) with a clearly identified Critical Path, ensuring the customer and project team are aware of related constraints
• Help the team identify un-planned costs and their associated root causes that feed into Convergix’s systemic problem-solving efforts
• Work closely with Engineering and Supply Chain management to ensure timely design release, ordering of materials and help develop Supplier Statements of Work for outsourcing of custom sub systems
• Control all project changes that impact scope, schedule, budget or FAT/SAT by using Convergix tools and systems to log initial change requests from the Customer or the project team. After requests are logged, follow Convergix change management process to ensure proper resolution
• Look for opportunities to document lessons learned during all project phases and document per Convergix standards
• Lead customer review meetings for project proposals and initiate regular project updates to customers consistent with the Project Execution Map while interacting with all levels of management, clients, contractors and vendors
• Travel to customer site and oversee the Site Acceptance Testing and final buy-off
• Perform any additional reasonable tasks as required

Qualifications and Experience

• Reliable transportation and an ability to travel; although this position is focused on local clients and minimal travel is required, you should have the ability to travel within US and Canada
• Technical Capacity, and experience in the custom automated equipment business is an asset
• Team-oriented approach to leadership
• Highly developed problem solving skills
• Facility proficiency is a must
• At least six (6) years of experience in engineering or a related industry
• Including at least two (2) years of experience in project management or a related field
• Two (2) years from an accredited university with a degree in engineering or a related field
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible engineering experience; or any combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Perks of Being Part of the Team

Here at CONVERGIX, we offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• 401K, including company match
• Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage for you and your spouse/children
• Company-paid short and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid-time off and company-paid holidays
• Profit SharingSharing

What does CONVERGIX value?

Our values are the foundation on which we build CONVERGIX; we adhere to these no matter what mountain we climb.

• Integrity - Respect, Transparency, Commitment
• Excellence - Continuous Improvement, Innovation, Collaboration, Communication
• Passion - Momentum, Sense of Urgency, Growth, Success, Velocity

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

CONVERGIX Automation Solutions has an accommodation program in place that provides reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities. If you require a specific accommodation because of a disability or a medical need, please contact Human Resources.

Convergix is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.

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