Senior Project Manager

Cross Company; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ISG in Knoxville, TN seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead automation projects end-to-end, ensuring adherence to ISG procedures and ISO 9001 standards. The role collaborates with sales to develop estimates and supports key accounts critical to the business.

The ideal candidate has extensive project management experience, engineering education, and certifications, with ability to drive cross-functional teams and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15+ years of project management experience with PMP certification or 20+ years in automation/management roles.
• BS Degree or equivalent training is required.
• BS Engineering Degree is preferred; PE certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and project teams per ISG Projects Implementation Procedure and ISO 9001.
• Collaborate with Sales Manager or Area Account Manager to provide project estimates and sales support.
• Direct day-to-day activities of projects and staff; manage milestones, timelines and budgets.
• Interact with customers to meet or exceed project needs; develop proposals and pursuits with Sales.

Education

BS Degree or equivalent training

BS Engineering Degree

PE Certification

PMP Certification

Job description

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Senior Project Manager

Engineering/Integration Full Time Professional Knoxville, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2095

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager position is responsible to lead projects and associated team members to successfully execute projects according to the ISG Projects Implementation Procedure and all ISO 9001 procedures. In addition, the Project Manager will work closely with the Sales Manager and/or Area Account Manager to provide project estimates and sales support of key account that are critical to our business. This position will also provide the needed experience for advancing to a Project Manager II.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project managers will work in accordance with our ISG Projects Implementation and ISO 9001 procedures.

Ability to manage projects with minimal assistance from the Integration Manager.

Interacts with customers to meet or exceed the needs of the active projects by directing the project managers.

Regularly interacts with sales and area manager to assist with the development of sales proposals and pursuits for all customers.

Ability to work as a functioning team member to support large projects.

Possesses the ability to understand all technical aspects of the project.

Possesses the ability to manage customer support issues as they arise to ensure overall success of the project and ensure long term retention of the key account base and look for opportunities for additional sales and services

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure

Create project plans, including deliverables, activities, timeliness and budgets

Direct day-to-day activities of projects and staff in matrixed organization

Ensure milestones are successfully met through oversight of project activities and coordination of resources

Work collaboratively with Engineering, Shop, and Sales groups impacting project.

Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through completion of the project

Provide scheduled and on-demand status reports and updates

Direct project timelines and budgets

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

20+ years automation industry, marketing and management experience or 15+ years of project management experience and PMP certification.

BS Degree required and/or equivalent related training.

BS Engineering Degree preferred

PE Certification is a plus

Experience across at least two of the following platforms:

Siemens PCS7 and/or Step 7

Rockwell Controllogix, PlantPAx, and Factory Talk

Honeywell Experion

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

Ensures Accountability: Accountable and takes personal responsibility for actions, decisions, failures and mistakes.

Business Insight

Demonstrates self awareness and self management

Communicates Effectively

Builds Effective Teams

Courage to tackle tough assignments

Drives Results

Strong Decision Quality

Resilient and confident under pressure

Manages Ambiguity

Develops Top Talent

Action Oriented

Manages Complexity

Demonstrated knowledge of ISG’s key products and/or technologies.

Detailed knowledge of NetSuite ERP system is a plus.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Excellent PC skill level including advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to speak publicly

Ability to drive a car and visit manufacturing facilities as needed..

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.