Project Manager

| GrayMatter |; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and sick leave

Job summary

GrayMatter is looking for a Project Manager in Tulsa, OK to lead and manage complex client-facing projects. This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, 5–7 years of project management experience, and strong communication skills. The Project Manager will be responsible for building client relationships, managing project scope and resources, and ensuring successful project delivery. The position offers benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of project management experience in a client-facing environment.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project scheduling tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of assigned projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Serve as the main client liaison and primary point of contact for communications.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and manage expectations.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Financial Acumen

Excellent Communication

Negotiation Capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Project Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Project Scheduling Tools

Job description

At GrayMatter, we transform operations and empower people. Our consulting, implementation, and technology curation services help industrial companies modernize their production environments and support operators working on the plant floor. Clients collaborate with GrayMatter to achieve their manufacturing efficiency goals, create intuitive data visualizations, reduce cybersecurity threats, and guide successful digital transformation initiatives.

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. Five core values woven into our DNA make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork.

This is a Project Manager role 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. The 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.

This role is located onsite in Tulsa, OK with requested 20% - 30% travel including potential overnight travel.

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

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