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Senior Project Manager

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Minneapolis, MN

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$120,000–$140,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Automation, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Contract Management, Contract Review, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Database Design, Documentation, Documentation Standards, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Electromechanical Systems, Engineering, Engineering Management, Financial Projections, Leadership, Machining, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Manufacturing Automation, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Performance Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Production Support, Project Close-Out, Project Execution, Project Lifecycle, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Supply Chain, Systems Administration/Management, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Minneapolis, MN
POSTED
1 day ago

Title:  Senior Project Manager
Location:  Minneapolis, MN
Hire Type:  Direct Hire
Compensation:  $120,000 to $140,000
Benefits:  Health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k


Senior Project Manager – Automation & Engineering Projects

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex engineering and automation projects from order through final customer acceptance. This role is responsible for full project ownership including scope, schedule, budget, risk management, and customer satisfaction across both Design Build (DB) and Build to Print (BTP) programs.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, technical project management expertise, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing and automation environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Leadership & Execution
  • Lead complex automation, manufacturing, and engineering projects from kickoff through customer acceptance
  • Own project scope, schedules, budgets, quality, and overall execution
  • Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and resource allocations
  • Utilize stage-gate project management methodologies and internal systems to manage the full project lifecycle
  • Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and drive issue resolution
  • Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when needed
Customer & Contract Management
  • Serve as the primary customer contact for project execution, timelines, deliverables, and issue resolution
  • Build strong customer relationships and identify key decision makers throughout the organization
  • Support technical discussions alongside engineering and technical teams
  • Review contracts and ensure project deliverables and obligations are clearly understood and executed
  • Ensure all customer-facing documentation is completed accurately and on time, including:
    • Functional Design Specifications
    • Acceptance Test Plans
    • Milestone documentation packages
Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Engineering, Applications, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Assembly, Quality, and Customer Service teams
  • Drive alignment on priorities, schedules, risks, and deliverables
  • Support procurement and production readiness to ensure projects remain on schedule
  • Coordinate successful project closeout and customer handoff activities
PMO & Continuous Improvement
  • Contribute to PMO and process improvement initiatives
  • Help improve project management tools, systems, and best practices
  • Maintain disciplined project reporting and documentation standards

Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience managing complex engineering, manufacturing, automation, or industrial equipment projects
  • PMP Certification required
  • Proven experience managing both Design Build (DB) and Build to Print (BTP) projects
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies, budgeting, contracts, and customer management
  • Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
  • Experience managing technical discussions and project scope boundaries
  • Proficiency with:
    • Microsoft Office
    • Smartsheet
    • ERP/MRP systems
  • Knowledge of machining and manufacturing processes
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
Preferred:
  • Experience in automation, electromechanical systems, or industrial equipment
  • Familiarity with stage-gate project management systems
  • Experience with Encompix ERP
  • Ability to travel occasionally, including overnight travel


Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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