Project Manager - Marine Sales

Kirby; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is seeking a Marine Sales Project Manager to oversee projects from inception through final delivery and warranty. You will manage the full lifecycle, drive cross-functional collaboration, and ensure alignment of customer expectations with company processes.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and a proven ability to manage projects with a focus on cost, schedule, and quality in a marine manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Ability to balance customer needs with company procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
• Proven track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from sales quotation to warranty period.
• Implement and maintain reports for project lifecycle management.
• Develop plans for implementation and administration of projects.
• Coordinate customer communication and change orders to meet expectations.
• Ensure delivery and P&L targets are met by identifying issues and correcting them.
• Review BOM costs and align with manufacturing requirements.

Skills

Communication (oral)

Writing clarity

Customer focus

Interpersonal skills

Project organization

Relationship building

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project)

Job description

Florida Detroit Diesel Allison is searching for a Marine Sales Project Manager.

Position Summary

Responsible for the management and accurate reporting of the production status and costs associated with various manufacturing projects, from project initiation to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire project life cycle beginning with the sales quotation development and proposal, through production and the post completion warranty period, including joint project P&L responsibility with the sales department.
• Implement and maintain the reports necessary to manage the entire project life cycle.
• Develop and recommend plans for implementation and administration of projects.
• Serve as the customer’s advocate on the project, including coordination of customer communication, and requested project change orders. Ensure customer expectations are met by the company.
• Ensure the company meets customer delivery expectations by anticipating issues and implementing corrective action plans on an ongoing basis. Correct shortfalls in all project goals including delivery, P&L, quality and engineering issues.
• Review new sales contracts to ensure the anticipated Bill of Material (BOM) cost of project and structure matches with manufacturing requirements BOM.
• Conduct post project review to assess the success and/or failure of completed projects. Review findings and evaluate the financial, quality, and production processes of the project and recommend alternatives or adjustments to correct any problems identified, or solidify successes for current and future projects.
• Perform all work in accordance with established quality standards and safety procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (four year college or university) and/or three to seven years related experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word
• Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Ability to take care of the customer’s needs while following company procedures.
• Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills & Abilities

Computer Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).

Other Requirements

Negotiation skills required.

Must be knowledgeable of quality systems and their implementation.

Prior manufacturing, production control, project management, and/or sales experience required.

Prior Marine Industry Experience Preferred.

Must be able to understand and manage issues that impact P&L and the balance sheet.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.