Senior Project Manager

Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health insurance

Short term disability

Long term disability

Company paid life insurance

Voluntary life insurance

401(k) plan with match

Education reimbursement

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible spending

Job summary

Specialty Tooling Systems, Inc. in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to coordinate, track, and communicate with engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams throughout the life of projects to foster long-term customer retention.

The role requires 5+ years in automation, strong communication, leadership, and proficiency with MS Office tools and MS Project. The position includes travel up to 25% and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the Automation industry.
• Experience in coordinating with multiple departments (engineering, manufacturing, sales).
• Ability to manage budgets and track project finances.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track project status across internal departments and customer representatives.
• Create and maintain project timelines and open issues lists.
• Lead meetings, publish notes, and ensure design reviews progress.
• Monitor budgets and assist accounting with invoicing and collections as needed.
• Advise management on project risks and delivery issues.

Skills

Automation industry experience

Sales experience

Quality systems knowledge

Customer service experience

Management skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

MS Project

OneNote

Access

Job description

Job title: Senior Project Manager
Reports to: Director of Program Management
Supervisory responsibilities: N/A
Job objective: Specialty Tooling Systems (STS) is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team!The Senior Project Manager is responsible for coordination, tracking, and communication with all appropriate internal employees and customer representatives throughout the entire life of the project(s) with the intention of long-term customer retention.
Essential Job Functions:

• Collaborate and coordinate with appropriate department managers/leaders in establishing processes, design, and quality for automation.
• As required, serve as liaison between the customer, engineering, and manufacturing.
• Responsible for monitoring and reporting project status both internally and externally.
• Create and maintain timelines with accuracy per customer and/or STS requirements.
• Create and maintain an open issues list with accuracy, including the person responsible for the task and due dates.
• Obtain necessary information to keep all activities moving – no waiting for information.
• Work with departments to coordinate design and construction.
• Set up internal and external meetings as required.
• Process and publish meeting notes after all meetings.
• Responsible for the coordination and written approvals of 50% & 100% design reviews.

• Maintain/administer job budgets and finances and their impact on final profitability. Budget based upon quoted amount & quoted process.
• Keep management abreast of the current job financial status.
• Work directly with accounting on invoicing and assist with collections as needed.
• Quote and process engineering changes (review with department heads as required.)
• Keep management/sales informed of future/potential work identified through Project Management contacts.
• Keep management informed on job completion status, problems with timing and providing input and solutions to delivery problems.
• Carry out ISO 9001-2008 requirements.

Required competency, education, and experience:

• Candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in Automation industry.
• Candidate must have experience/knowledge in sales, quality systems, and customer service.
• Candidate must have experience with computer programs, including Microsoft Excel, Word, OneNote, Access, and PowerPoint, MS Project
• Candidate must have good management, organizational and people skills.
• Candidate must have high school or equivalent education.
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license.
• Candidate must be able to read and speak English.
• Candidate must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to present a professional demeanor suitable for this position.
• Candidate must always be honest and ethical.

Work environment: Office setting in a manufacturing environment.
Position type and expected hours of work: Full time, Monday-Friday. Overtime may be required as workloads change. Project Managers are assumed to be available as needed 24/7.
Travel: 0-25% to customer facilities as needed
Compensation/Benefits: STS offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which includes competitive pay, dental insurance, vision insurance, health insurance, short term disability, long term disability, company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance, 401(k) plan with match, education reimbursement, paid vacation and holidays, and flex spending.
Other duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
STS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. STS does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.