Project Manager lll

Morris Group, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive starting salary

Health benefits (vision/dental/life)

Vacation time (3+ weeks)

Holidays (10)

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee events & EAP

Job summary

Morris Group, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager III to lead the lifecycle of new machine projects for customers in the Southeast U.S. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, budgets and risks, and drive successful installation and training outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, 10+ years of PM experience, PMP certification, and knowledge of CNC machinery. Travel to customer sites may be required. This is a full-time position based in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related project management experience with increasing responsibilities.
• PMI Project Management Professional Certification required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CNC machine technology and applications with previous manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to interpret varied instructions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, coordinate and track all tasks related to new machine projects.
• Develop, track and control project schedule and budget.
• Lead internal and external project kickoffs with stakeholders and customers.
• Create and maintain a weekly status report for all active projects.
• Ensure installation, delivery and training timelines align with customer expectations.

Skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Salesforce familiarity

Microsoft D365

Self-motivated

Analytical skills

Driving license

US Passport

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP Certification

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Join a USA Today Top Workplace!

Morris Group, Inc., one of the largest machine tool distribution networks in North America, is a third generation, family owned and operated business that serves manufacturers of precision machined parts in the United States. Our mission is to help manufacturers maintain a competitive advantage in the world economy by improving productivity.

Morris South is a division of Morris Group, Inc. We supply CNC machine tools, tooling, accessories, software, automation, and more to manufacturers of precision machined parts. Our customer base is located in the southeast U.S. We serve manufacturers in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. Our mission is to help manufacturers from all industry sectors achieve and maintain a competitive advantage by improving productivity. We help you make better parts, less expensively.

Summary of Responsibility:

As a Project Manager III, you will have overall responsibility for leading, managing, coordinating and tracking to completion, all tasks related to the new machine projects. Other duties include but are not limited to the following.

What You Will Contribute:

• Work with the key stakeholders to analyze the project(s) and ensure they are properly planned with resources and time allocations.
• Work with the Pre-Sales Team to properly price management aspects of the project
• Create a Risk Register and clearly identify risks associated with the project.
• Clearly define and manage all aspects of the project(s) that are stipulated in the customer's Statement of Work via the Project Plan. This will include governance, risks, assumptions, constraints and major milestones for the project.
• Create a project timeline that clearly shows the discrete tasks associated with each project. Resources should be assigned to each task down to the 3rd level of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Lead an Internal Project Kick Off Meeting with the key stakeholders. Achieve as much clarity as possible on roles and responsibilities of the project team and stakeholders. Assign ownership for all open action items and deliverables.
• Develop, track and control schedule, budget, deliverables, etc.
• Lead an external Project Kick Off Meeting with the customer's stakeholders, and internal project team, to review the customer's Statement of Work (and other pertinent documents). Achieve as much clarity as possible on roles and responsibilities of the project team and stakeholders. Assign ownership for all open action items and document all key components of the project in the Project Plan
• Identify, track and update all active projects via a Weekly Status Report and provide updated status on a weekly basis. Share the status report with all stakeholders.
• Review the Installation Checklist/Workbook to make sure all line items are clearly defined for installation purposes. This is critical for installations so all line items on the Installation Checklist are clearly described, and the work to be performed is understood by the Operations and Engineering teams prior to equipment arriving at the customer's facility.
• Coordinate with Sales to determine delivery and installation expectations for all equipment.
• Coordinate with Engineering to ensure they are aware of the timeframe for training the customer on the machine and options.
• Coordinate with Contracts to ensure the machine and options are ordered in time to meet the customers installation timeframe
• Establish a culture of constant improvement.
• Identify trends associated with equipment installations that negatively impact the overall process. Document the trends and work with the management team to address these items.
• Review post installation reports for lessons learned that can be applied to future installations

Other Function

Perform related duties as required

The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

Qualifications & Competencies:

• Generally, requires a Bachelor degree and 10 or more years of related project management experience with increasing responsibilities.
• PMI Project Management Professional Certification required.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of CNC machine technology and applications with previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to interpret a variety of instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Be self-motivated and self-sufficient.
• Be organized and analytical and able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive

Approaches.

• Possess strong communication and presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, requests for quotes and when submitting reports.
• Exhibit excellent team work skills.
• Able to handle occasional travel.
• Knowledge of Sales Force and Microsoft D365
• Possess a valid US driving license and a good driving record.
• Possess a current US Passport.

What's in it for You:

• Competitive starting salary
• Market competitive comprehensive health benefits including a zero premium medical plan offering, vision, dental, and company paid life insurance
• 3+ Weeks' Vacation to Start
• 10 Company Paid Holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee appreciation events and perks
• Employee Assistance Program

Mental and Physical Requirements:

The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises.
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while prioritizing multiple tasks, responsibilities, and projects.
• Ability to sit for prolonged period of times.
• Able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of moderate to heavyweight material up to 50 lbs. with assistance from equipment or other employees.
• Ability to frequently use hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work responsibly and professionally in dynamic job sites that may involve tight timelines, changing priorities, and interaction with customers and team members.

Certain positions are designated as safety-sensitive due to the nature of the work performed. Employees in these roles may also be expected to:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods while servicing equipment.
• Ability to work in tight spaces or awkward positions, including accessing equipment interiors and elevated areas.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills required for precise electrical, mechanical, and diagnostic work.
• Ability to work in industrial environments, with exposure to noise, lubricants, coolants, metal chips, and other manufacturing conditions, while consistently wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Requisition #1889, Charlotte NC