Project Manager (La Vergne, TN)

Spirax-Sarco Engineering; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Chromalox, part of the Spirax Group, seeks a Project Manager in La Vergne, TN to drive complex development or manufacturing projects from award to installation with a focus on exceptional customer service.

You will partner with engineering, sales, QA and manufacturing to manage schedules, budgets, risks, and change orders while serving as the primary customer contact and ensuring successful delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Three+ years leading complex development or manufacturing projects.
• Experience interpreting customer specifications and contracts.
• JDE systems and Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel 20% between La Vergne, TN and Ogden, UT.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and sales teams to understand project requirements and constraints; develop project plan and conduct kick-off meetings.
• Create and manage project schedule, budget, communication plan, and risk register; plan and execute risk management.
• Align project plan with cross-functional groups (engineering, quality, manufacturing); develop mitigation actions.
• Serve as primary contact for customers and third-party inspectors.
• Build customer relationships and balance business priorities; resolve complaints and issues.
• Prepare internal and external project reports and conduct status meetings.
• Manage project scope and changes; prepare and manage change orders.
• Conduct lessons learned to implement corrective actions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Budget management

Schedule management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

JDE systems

Microsoft Project

Job description

Project Manager (La Vergne, TN)

Composed of Chromalox, Durex Industries, Vulcanic, and Thermocoax businesses, Electrical Thermal Solutions (ETS), part of Spirax Group, creates electrical process heating and temperature management solutions, including industrial heaters and systems, heat tracing, and a range of component technologies.

At Chromalox, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications.

Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we got our start with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role

The Project Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring successful delivery of projects from award through installation with a focus on exceptional customer service. This role is responsible for executing projects within scope, schedule, and budget throughout the project life cycle.

This role is based on-site in La Vergne, TN.

Your Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering and sales teams to understand project requirements and constraints to complete project plan and conduct internal and external kick-off meetings.
• Responsible for creating and managing project schedule, budget, communication plan, and risk register. Responsible for planning and execution of risk management plans.
• Align project plan with cross-functional groups, including engineering, quality, and manufacturing. Work with cross-functional groups to develop mitigation plans and corrective actions when necessary.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers and third-party inspectors.
• Build customer relationships, while balancing business priorities. Resolve customer complaints and issues.
• Prepare internal and external project reports and conduct project status meetings.
• Manage project scope and changes. Prepare, submit, and manage internal and external change orders.
• Conduct lessons learned to develop and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years of experience managing complex development or manufacturing projects.
• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university.
• Experience interpreting customer specifications, contract terms, and proposals.
• JDE systems and Microsoft Project experience preferred.
• Ability to travel between La Vergne, TN and Ogden, UT, approximately 20%.

At Chromalox, we are not just an employer but a champion of equal opportunities and inclusivity. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that adheres to the highest hiring standards and is free from discrimination and harassment.

Chromalox is an equal opportunity employer; our commitment extends to all aspects of employment, ensuring that no individual is mistreated or discriminated against based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as defined by federal, state, or local laws.