Project Lead

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Lead to oversee customer projects from pre-sales through installation and system validation. This role is ideal for a hands-on project management professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and has experience managing complex capital equipment or technology projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer projects from pre-sales through installation, commissioning, and validation.
• Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Coordinate internal teams, customers, vendors, and third-party contractors to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, resources, risks, and change requests.
• Track project performance and provide regular status updates to leadership and customers.
• Develop project-specific technical documentation as needed.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key stakeholders.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support on-site installation activities and assist wherever needed to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
• Proven experience managing large capital equipment, construction, or technology projects.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the flexibility to support all aspects of a project.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project.
• Experience with ISO 9000, ISO 13485, and FDA/cGMP environments is a plus.
• PMP certification is preferred.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of project management experience supporting capital equipment, automation, manufacturing, or construction projects.