Project Manager

Ascential Technologies; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Technologies is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex programs from order through customer acceptance, spanning DB and BTP streams. You will own scope, schedule, budget, and quality, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and customers.

The role requires managing detailed project plans, leveraging the Ascential Production System (APS), and maintaining strong relationships with customers and stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience leading end-to-end projects in Design Build or Build to Print environments.
• Strong ability to manage scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Experience in customer and contract management.
• Familiarity with cross-functional teams and procurement readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead assigned projects end-to-end — from order through final customer acceptance — across DB and BTP work streams, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Support Program Managers on larger or more complex programs, leading specific project phases or projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Utilize the APS to manage the full project lifecycle — planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Fully accountable for project budgets and cost performance; identify variances and take corrective action.
• Proactively identify, document, and manage project risks and issues; implement mitigation strategies and escapes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

APS (Ascential Production System)

Job description

Job Details

Annual Salary: $100,000- $125,000

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead assigned projects end-to-end — from order through final customer acceptance — across Design Build (DB) and Build to Print (BTP) work streams, with full accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Support Program Managers on larger or more complex programs, leading specific project phases or projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Utilize the Ascential Production System (APS) to manage the full project lifecycle — planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Fully accountable for project budgets and cost performance; identify variances and take corrective action when deviations occur.
• Proactively identify, document, and manage project risks and issues; implement mitigation strategies and escape as appropriate.

Customer & Contract Management

• Serve as the primary customer contact at the operational and technical level for all matters related to scope, deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution.
• Serves as a secondary customer contact for technical matters, enabling direct engagement with technical owners as needed.
• Review and manage project contracts to ensure clarity of deliverables, responsibilities, and obligations.
• Ensures all customer-facing program documentation and deliverables are met, including Functional Design Specifications, Acceptance Test Plans, and milestone packages.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of customer interactions, project activities, and key milestones.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer counterparts to drive project satisfaction and reliable delivery.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Application Engineering, Engineering, Supply Chain, Assembly, and other cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated project execution.
• When supporting program-level work, coordinate with the assigned Program Manager and project team to ensure alignment with program priorities, timelines, and delivery expectations.
• Support procurement and production readiness to ensure materials and resources are available to meet project timelines.
• Ensure smooth project handover to Customer Service and the customer at closeout, with fully documented and agreed-upon action items.

PMO & Process Development

• Approximately 10% of the Project Manager’s time is invested in contributing to the Ascential Production System (APS) and PMO — actively supporting the tools and processes that drive organizational delivery performance.
• Identify and share process improvement opportunities based on project execution experience.
• Maintain disciplined project documentation and reporting standards to support organizational visibility and continuous improvement.

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