Senior Engineering Project Manager

PAR Systems; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

PAR Systems in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Senior Project Manager to own scope, schedule, budget, risk, and contract execution for highly engineered, first-of-a-kind projects. You will manage customer communications and lead cross-functional teams delivering complex material handling systems such as cranes and manipulators.

Success requires strong leadership, rigorous planning, and clear accountability to meet quality, schedule, and budget commitments in regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical field preferred.
• 7+ years of experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar engineered projects from planning through delivery.
• Experience owning scope, schedule, budget, risk, and customer communication.

Responsibilities

• Own scope, schedule, and budget for complex engineered projects.
• Manage risk, customer communication, and contract execution.
• Lead cross-functional teams in a technical engineering environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk management

Budget management

Change control

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or technical field

Job description

First-of-a-kind engineered systems present unique project management opportunities, offering a challenging and rewarding experience. PAR Systems, a world leader in intelligent engineering solutions, is growing our Critical Handling Systems project management team to support both current work and a growing pipeline of complex, highly regulated projects.

Supporting highly technical and customized engineering solutions, the Senior Project Manager will own scope, schedule, budget, risk, customer communication, and contract execution for complex engineered projects. This role supports custom material handling equipment, including cranes, manipulator systems, and other critical handling solutions used in demanding, quality-critical environments.

Success Criteria

Complex, first-of-a-kind projects move forward with confidence because priorities remain aligned, risks are anticipated, and decisions are made with both technical and commercial considerations in mind. Customers view you as a trusted partner who communicates openly, manages expectations, and follows through on commitments. Cross-functional teams stay engaged and focused because obstacles are addressed early, collaboration is encouraged, and accountability is clear throughout the project lifecycle. Even when requirements evolve or uncertainty exists, you bring structure to ambiguity, leverage lessons learned, and make practical decisions that keep projects on schedule while protecting quality, budget, and contractual commitments. The result is consistent execution of highly customized engineered systems that meet customer expectations and reflect PAR Systems' standard of excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other technical area preferred.
• 7+ years of experience leading complex, multi-million-dollar engineered projects from planning through delivery.
• Demonstrated ownership of scope, schedule, budget, risk, customer communication, and change control.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in a technical, engineering-driven, matrixed environment.
• Strong communication, judgment, organization, problem-solving, and follow-through with customers and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of project planning, scheduling tools, financial tracking, scope management, and change-order documentation.
• US Person

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear, defense, aerospace, energy, government contracting, or another regulated or quality-critical industry.
• Familiarity with NQA-1, custom material handling equipment, cranes, manipulators, automation, or engineered-to-order equipment.
• PMP certification, formal project management training, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience supporting proposals, estimating inputs, lessons learned, equitable adjustments, claims, or other contract/commercial change discussions.

You’ve learned about what you\'ll be doing, here are the benefits you\'ll gain when you join our team:

• Global team recognized for their passion of inventing
• First-of-a-kind product culture and project exposure
• Training and development from industry-leading experts
• Cutting edge benefit programs that include: 401(k) & matching; Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; Disability & Life Insurance; PTO, Paid Holidays, & Parental Leave for both Parents; Tuition Reimbursement

PAR Systems is an equal opportunity employer and we value individuals with a variety of backgrounds and experiences. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin or any other status protected by applicable law. We use AI to assist with sorting applications, but real humans do all the evaluating and deciding. If selected for an interview, please advise our Human Resources department if you require accommodation during the interview or assessment process and we will support your accessibility needs. We offer market competitive pay and benefits based upon the candidate’s skills, experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Our starting rate of pay for this salaried position is targeted at $120,000-145,000 annually and is bonus eligible.

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