Project Manager Job in Columbus 43240, Ohio Us

SUMMARY

The primary role of the Leader, Project Management Office is to organize and direct our project management initiatives in the various segments of the Industrial Business Area.  This individual will   develop common project management tools to assist the individual project managers and administrative staff in the planning, execution and completion of projects according to defined customer and company requirements. This will include assisting project leaders in project organization, tracking and reporting project progress, managing the resource planning process, and communicating to project stakeholders as required.   

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following:

 

Project Review and Qualification

·         Develop a set of common tools to assist in initial project assessment to ensure we have the resources, competency and expertise to deliver to customer requirements at acceptable profit margins. 

·         Define / understand project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with sales, service, finance, legal teams and senior management.

·         Assist the sales team during the pre-quotation stage in identifying hidden areas of cost reduction, revenue optimization, scope creep concerns etc., to optimize the project profitability and execution.  

·         Monitor, review and execute contracts the TC approval process with project leaders, legal and finance.

·         Maintain and archive all necessary project documents.

 

Personnel Management

·         Train and coach project leaders and staff on professional project management methodology.

·         Manage, develop and recruit additional project leaders and staff as required.

·         Manage project management resources to insure they are aligned with project backlog, skill set required, on-site needs, contract requirements, etc.

·         Perform annual performance reviews on all assigned project managers and administrative staff.

 

 

Project Execution and Coordination:

        Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.

        Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.

        Set up a system to track project milestones and deliverables.

·         Work with other MT departments to coordinate service installations, warranties, depot repair support, extended service agreements and other related elements of overall project success. Where required, negotiate with other departments for the acquisition of personnel from within the company, or external to the company, critical to the project success.

 

 

Communication:

·         Effectively coordinate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a clear and timely fashion.

·         Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans within areas of expertise.

·         Work with project stakeholders on a structured and ongoing basis.

·         Build, develop, and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project.

 

Reporting:

        Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, required documentation, and presentations.

        Be responsible for timely and accurate revenue forecasting, inventory management and project profitability.   

        Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.

        Conduct post-project audits and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements as to milestone achievement, quality and cost control.

 

 

Benchmarking:

        Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project leaders and team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.

        Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.

        Promote functional cross training and job sharing.

 

Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

        A minimum of 5 years of project leadership and project management experience, ideally in the construction or related industry.

 

 

 

              Pro-active and strong customer orientation with a hands-on mentality

              Knowledge of Project Management Methodology / PM certification IPMA C or PMP is highly

desirable.

                    Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.

          Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

          Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a   broad spectrum of disciplines.

          Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating to direct reports, peers and management.

          Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients, internal departments and 3rd party subcontractors and vendors.

          Strong written and oral communication skills, ability to make presentations to groups and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

          Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

          Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in the field of Engineering, Business, or Technology required

        Minimum five years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution required.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret construction related documents, drawings, technical journals, financial reports and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, vendors, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

 

INTELLEGENCE

Has the ability to apply business principles in order to solve problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  Must be able to develop solutions to problems with the organization’s goals and objectives as the basis for the solution, and be able to articulate the logic of the solution to a diverse group of individuals.

 

INTERPERSONAL TEMPERMENT   As a leader the incumbent must convey a positive attitude at all times, and be able to communicate company policies and decisions in an objective manner.  Candidate must be adaptable to performance under stress.

 

VERBAL APTITUDE   Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal instructions.  Must be able to articulate complex ideas and concepts to a diverse group of individuals in a form and manner appropriate to the audience.  Ability to inspire others through verbal communication.

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Must be able to conduct complex analyses to determine profitability.  Related to this requirement, the incumbent must have a good understanding of financial terms and concepts such as; contribution profit margin, fixed and variable costs, revenue recognition deferral

 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) indicates a senior level of development within the position; however, it is not required.

 

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

Both the primary role and the secondary role of this position require continued development while the individual holds this position.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for approximately 90% of the time, stand 8%, and kneel and bend 2%.  The incumbent must be able to use a personal computer and talk on the phone. The employee requires manual dexterity in using of a personal computer.  The job involves lifting tasks normally limited to 8 lbs or less.   Travel requirements for this position are typically less than 10%, and the ability to operate a motor vehicle could be required in those instances. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is typically higher than the average office environment due to proximity to customer service agents.  Other physical conditions are consistent with a typical office environment.

 

 

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

 

KNOWLEDGE OF JOB

Is knowledgeable in various aspects of project management and more specifically in the individual’s area of subject matter expertise.  Has a strong ability to make sound business decisions based on the fundamental goals of the organization.  Is able to effectively communicate with various types of groups and individuals such as other departmental leaders, senior managers, field personnel, and customers.  Able to use judgment and discretion in carrying out duties and responsibilities.  Has the verbal ability to make effective presentations to the management team and customers, and to inspire subordinates.

 

QUALITY OF WORK   Maintains high standards of quality for own work and for the work of the project team members.  Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in area of responsibility.  Maintains high quality communication and interface with all people.

 

DEPENDABILITY Leads project teams by exhibiting personal dependability and creditability, like meeting personal commitments, establishing and meeting deadlines, putting forth extra effort to achieve company goals and objectives.

 

INITIATIVE AND ENTHUSIASM   Displays a high degree of initiative to seek creative methods to achieve company goals and procedures.  Seeks opportunities to create a culture where initiative and creativity are expected.  Must display a great deal of enthusiasm about the goals and objectives of the business, and instill such enthusiasm in the project team members.  Strives to anticipate work to be done and directs assigned resources to accomplish said work effectively.

 

JUDGMENT Requires sound business judgment in order to act in a manner that is consistent with company goals and objectives.  Must be able to make decisions that are consistent with company goals objectives with little or no guidance from supervisor.  Act on personnel related issues in accordance with company policies and procedures, and in a manner that is fair to the employee.

 

COORDINATION OF WORK   Ability to direct and plan limited resources to meet project objectives and timelines, often when conflicting priorities are an issue.

 

ATTENDANCE Sets a positive example for subordinates by strictly adhering to company attendance and tardiness policies and procedures.  Provides adequate notice to leadership with respect to vacation time and time-off requests.

 

SAFETY AND HOUSEKEEPING   Adheres to all safety and housekeeping standards established by the company and various regulatory agencies.  Maintains a clean and orderly workplace.  Insures that project team members do the same.
Mettler Toledo, Inc. Is a equal opportunity employer.