Project Leader

Job Description:

Project leader will be is responsible for leading a team delivering Industrial Automation projects by a set deadline, within a defined budget and ensuring compliance to quoted scope. Will function as the primary point of contact between the customer and the company and will be responsible for setting milestones, deadline dates, delegation of tasks, creating and executing work plans, keeping projects on schedule and within budget and communicating results/plans/activities to stakeholders. The project manager will report to the Engineering Head.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Manage all aspects of the assigned Industrial Automation project which includes and PLC, SCADA, HMI, Batch, Historian, Safety and drives systems of different makes and models
  • Serve as primary project liaison between staff, customers, and external partners to deliver the project scope within schedule and budget.
  • Address and resolve day-to-day issues and concerns with customers, suppliers, and other project staff.
  • Lead project team in identifying risks to the contracted scope and develop mitigation plans.
  • Work closely with the sales team to develop the approach to technical and/or commercial changes that will impact scope of supply and pricing changes.
  • Develop, maintain, and communicate a project schedule using tools such as MS Project or other tools as deemed necessary to ensure the project meets all milestones. This may also include leading daily/weekly project meetings with project team/customer to communicate critical project information.
  • Schedule and conduct meetings with customers and project teams as and when required
  • Manage project budgets, track project costs, and communicate status consistently to management according to standard processes. This includes ensuring all invoicing is current, all materials are ordered and accounted for, all budgets are accurate and current within the business systems.
  • Utilize reports to ensure project is tracking to budget. Project manager is expected to explain project transactions at the detail level when queried.
  • Responsible for ensuring FAT and SAT criteria are defined and adhered to ensuring smooth transfer of ownership.
  • Collaborate with supply chain, finance, engineering, and operations teams to ensure clear understanding and adherence to project details.
  • Oversee and mitigate project risks during all phases of the project.

Skills Required:

  • Must be willing and able to travel to customer sites for project related activities,
  • Strong with MS Office applications, MS Project, and project Management systems
  • Ability to build trusting and credible relationships with customers.
  • “Can-do” attitude, Accountability project deliverables and work challenges until all avenues are exhausted.
  • Able to work/lead cross functional teams across multiple locations.
  • Knowledge and understanding of machine and manufacturing processes.
  • Development and execute equipment, subsystem, and system commissioning and integration test plans.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to set and manage multiple priorities, establish deadlines, and ensure the timely completion of projects.
  • Advanced analytical, critical thinking, negotiating, managerial, organizational, decision-making, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to provide effective advice and counsel on strategic and/or critical communication issues and to exercise effective judgement.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering
  • Minimum 2-3 years prior Project Management experience leading equipment automation projects.
  • Experience with Industrial Automation, Robotics, and PLC-controlled equipment.

Apply now at careers@percivon.com