Technical Project Manager

Conklin Metal Industries; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Conklin Metal Industries is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects supporting our distribution enterprise systems across offices and facilities. The role bridges IT, operations, and business stakeholders, translating operational needs into scalable technical solutions.

You will manage ERP/WMS deployments, e-commerce tooling, BI initiatives, and system integrations with Epicor Profit 21, Power BI, and CRM platforms.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management experience with ERP and OT integrations.
• HVAC or metals distribution experience preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate with non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of ERP, WMS, e-commerce, and BI projects.
• Develop charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.
• Coordinate multi-site projects across offices and distribution locations.
• Manage vendor contracts and SOWs with system integrators.
• Track KPIs for on-time delivery and budget adherence.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional leadership

Change management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

Monday.com

Asana

Profit 21 ERP

Epicor P21

WMS

Power BI

Tableau

CRM systems

Job description

Technical Project ManagerPosition SummaryThe Technical Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects that support Conklin’s distribution enterprise systems. This role bridges the gap between IT, office operations, and business stakeholders. The role is focused on translating operational needs into technical solutions and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.The ideal candidate has hands-on experience managing technology projects in an HVAC, and metals distribution environment, understands e commerce, ERP/WMS platforms, and is comfortable working across corporate offices and distribution locations.Key ResponsibilitiesProject LeadershipLead end to end delivery of technology projects, including ERP implementations/upgrades, warehouse management system (WMS) rollouts, e commerce platforms and business intelligence tools.Develop and maintain project charters, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and risk registers.Manage multiple concurrent projects across corporate locations.Stakeholder & Vendor ManagementServe as the primary project liaison between IT, operations leadership, internal stakeholders, and external vendors/system integrators.Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and SOWs for technology implementations related to ERP (Profit 21), Warehouse management system and other operational line of business applications.Communicate project status, risks, and decisions clearly to executive stakeholders.Technical CoordinationPartner with IT infrastructure, applications, and data teams to ensure projects integrate cleanly with existing systems (ERP tool Epicor P21, WMS; CRM; BI/reporting tools).Understand and account for the realities of office and distribution facility production systems.Support integration between office IT systems and operational technology (OT) environments.Process & Change ManagementDrive process improvement initiatives that reduce downtime, improve inventory accuracy, and increase throughput.Assist in leading change management efforts, including training, documentation, and adoption support for plant and warehouse staff.Governance & ReportingMaintain project documentation, status reports, and post-implementation reviews.Track KPIs related to project delivery (on time, on budget, scope adherence) and operational impact (efficiency gains, cost savings, error reduction).Identify and escalate risks proactively; develop mitigation plans.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or related field (equivalent experience considered).3-5+ years of project management experience, with at least 2–3 years in an HVAC, metals distribution setting.Demonstrated experience managing technology projects involving ERP and additional operations based systemsStrong understanding of manufacturing and/or distribution operations.Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.Proficiency with project management tools such as Monday.com, Asana etc.Experience managing vendor relationships and third-party implementation partners.Preferred QualificationsExperience in the HVAC and metals specifically (steel, aluminum, coil processing, service centers, fabrication, or metal distribution).PMP, CAPM, or PMI-ACP certification.Experience with cloud migrations, cybersecurity considerations for OT environments, or data/BI initiatives (Power BI, Tableau).Key CompetenciesCross functional leadership and influence without direct authorityStructured, detail oriented project planningComfort operating in both corporate office and warehouse distribution environmentsStrong risk identification and problem-solving skillsVendor and contract managementAdaptability in a fast paced, operationally intensive industryWhat We OfferCompetitive salary and performance-based bonusComprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits401(k) with company matchPaid time off and holidaysOpportunity to lead high-impact technology initiatives in a growing industrial company