Project Manager

Ensure accountability across the organization to deliver to our customers’ expectations - clearly communicate to all functional areas the critical path to meet customer expectations. Job Description: Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling Refrigeration and Gas Compression Engineering-to-Order (ETO) and other project types.

Title: Project Manager
Location: Cudahy, WI
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Pay Range: $50.00 - $53.00 per hour on W2

Job Description:

• Responsible for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling Refrigeration and Gas Compression Engineering-to-Order (ETO) and other project types
• Ensure accountability across the organization to deliver to our customers’ expectations - clearly communicate to all functional areas the critical path to meet customer expectations.
• Plan and manage project scope, schedule, resources and costs.
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks and resolve critical problems as they arise
• Build, develop, grow and maintain customer, vendor and other business relationships vital to the success of the project and Vilter
• Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective actions, and communicating with customers and colleagues
• Maintain and improve project, program and portfolio management processes and tools as necessary to drive the development process
• Coach, mentor, motivate and positively influence project team members

Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a technical field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or a PMP Certification
• 4+ years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing organization, preferably HVAC industry with significant customer interaction
• Experience managing project team sizes of 10+ or more
• Experience managing difficult projects often involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and matrix partners.
• Experience managing projects with budgets up to $500,000 and project timelines that typically span up to 12 months to completion
• Demonstrated proficiency in Project Management software packages, Client Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office Suite products
• Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to concurrently manage multiple projects & priorities.
• Demonstrated experience influencing without formal authority
• Requires a valid passport and US Driver’s License
• Ability to travel up to 15% of time

Preferred:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• Refrigeration industry experience or oil & gas industry experience
• Training and experience in Lean/Six-Sigma tools and a variety of project management methodologies
• Outstanding relationship management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated example of taking initiative with a solid work ethic
• Exceptional communication skills, well developed listening skills, and ability to interpret business and/or client needs