Senior Project Manager

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Knoxville, TN, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Industrial Equipment
Solving industrial challenges. Improving performance. Delivering results.
The Role
Leads automation and engineering projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure. Manages project teams, budgets, timelines, milestones, resources, customer relationships, and stakeholder communications. Collaborates with Engineering, Shop, Sales, and account teams on project delivery, proposals, estimates, customer support, and additional sales opportunities. Requires extensive project management or automation industry experience, technical knowledge of industrial control platforms, and strong leadership and communication skills.
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JOB SUMMARY


The Senior Project Manager position is responsible to lead projects and associated team members to successfully execute projects according to the ISG Projects Implementation Procedure and all ISO 9001 procedures.  In addition, the Project Manager will work closely with the Sales Manager and/or Area Account Manager to provide project estimates and sales support of key account that are critical to our business. This position will also provide the needed experience for advancing to a Project Manager II.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS


  1. Project managers will work in accordance with our ISG Projects Implementation and ISO 9001 procedures.

  2. Ability to manage projects with minimal assistance from the Integration Manager.  

  3. Interacts with customers to meet or exceed the needs of the active projects by directing the project managers.

  1. Regularly interacts with sales and area manager to assist with the development of sales proposals and pursuits for all customers.

  2. Ability to work as a functioning team member to support large projects.

  3. Possesses the ability to understand all technical aspects of the project. 

  4. Possesses the ability to manage customer support issues as they arise to ensure overall success of the project and ensure long term retention of the key account base and look for opportunities for additional sales and services

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES


  1. Manage all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure

  2. Create project plans, including deliverables, activities, timeliness and budgets

  3. Direct day-to-day activities of projects and staff in matrixed organization

  4. Ensure milestones are successfully met through oversight of project activities and coordination of resources

  5. Work collaboratively with Engineering, Shop, and Sales groups impacting project.

  6. Lead communication with stakeholders and team members through completion of the project

  7. Provide scheduled and on-demand status reports and updates

  8. Direct project timelines and budgets

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE


  1. 20+ years automation industry, marketing and management experience or 15+ years of project management experience and PMP certification.

  2. BS Degree required and/or equivalent related training.

  3. BS Engineering Degree preferred

  4. PE Certification is a plus

  5. Experience across at least two of the following platforms:

    • Siemens PCS7 and/or Step 7

    • Rockwell Controllogix, PlantPAx, and Factory Talk

    • Emerson DeltaV

    • Yokogawa Centum

    • Honeywell Experion

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

  1. Ensures Accountability: Accountable and takes personal responsibility for actions, decisions, failures and mistakes. 

  2. Business Insight

  3. Demonstrates self awareness and self management

  4. Communicates Effectively

  5. Collaborates

  6. Builds Effective Teams

  7. Courage to tackle tough assignments

  8. Drives Results

  9. Strong Decision Quality

  10. Resilient and confident under pressure

  11. Manages Ambiguity

  12. Develops Top Talent

  13. Servant Leader

  14. Instills Trust

  15. Action Oriented

  16. Financial Acumen

  17. Persuades

  18. Manages Complexity

  19. Demonstrated knowledge of ISG’s key products and/or technologies.

  20. Detailed knowledge of NetSuite ERP system is a plus.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

  1. Excellent PC skill level including advanced working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook.

  2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  3. Ability to speak publicly

  4. Ability to drive a car and visit manufacturing facilities as needed..

DISCLAIMER

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

Skills Required

  • 20+ years of automation industry, marketing, and management experience, or 15+ years of project management experience with PMP certification
  • Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent related training
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
  • PMP certification, if qualifying through the project management experience pathway
  • PE certification
  • Experience with at least two of Siemens PCS7, Siemens Step 7, Rockwell ControlLogix, PlantPAx, FactoryTalk, Emerson DeltaV, Yokogawa CENTUM, or Honeywell Experion
  • Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Ability to drive a car and visit manufacturing facilities as needed
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The Company
HQ: Greensboro, North Carolina
404 Employees
Year Founded: 1954

What We Do

Founded in 1954, Cross Company is a 100% employee-owned industrial solutions provider supporting manufacturers across a wide range of industries. We help improve machine performance, process performance, and operational efficiency through practical industrial engineering solutions. Our sales and engineering teams specialize in machine systems, process solutions, instrumentation, data communications, and fluid power technologies. With deep technical expertise and a solutions-first approach, Cross partners with manufacturers to improve reliability, efficiency, and long-term performance.

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