Sr. Project Manager (64939)

JOB SUMMARYAs a Senior-Level Project Manager, you will hold a key role in supervising and facilitating the execution of intricate customer orders within our manufacturing operations in Palmyra, PA. This position focuses on the effective project management of large-scale industrial endeavors, with a primary emphasis on meticulous order management. Our Project Managers oversee, coordinate, and wield functional authority for planning, organizing, controlling, integrating, and successfully completing projects within the assigned area of responsibility. This entails personally executing or delegating specific duties to designated team members.If you thrive in a collaborative environment, possess proficiency in managing concurrent responsibilities, and excel at prioritizing tasks in a dynamic setting, while showcasing agility and adeptness in swiftly adapting to changing topics and requirements - we strongly encourage you to submit your application for this position.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* Order Initiation and Planning: * Collaborate with sales, production, and engineering teams to thoroughly understand order scope, requirements, and timelines within the industrial manufacturing context. * Develop comprehensive project plans specifically tailored to order management, outlining tasks, milestones, and resource requirements. * Conduct risk assessments related to order execution, addressing challenges, and devising mitigation strategies for seamless delivery in an industrial manufacturing environment. * Order Execution and Tracking: * Act as the central point of contact for all order-related inquiries and escalations within the industrial manufacturing domain. * Monitor and manage order progress, ensuring adherence to schedules, quality standards, and customer expectations. * Implement effective communication channels to keep all stakeholders informed of order status and address any potential deviations promptly. * Scope Change Order Management: * Proactively manage scope changes during the order execution phase within the industrial manufacturing context. * Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to assess the impact of scope changes on timelines, resources, and overall project objectives in an industrial setting. * Document and communicate scope change orders, ensuring clarity and agreement among all involved parties in the industrial manufacturing environment. * Work closely with the finance and legal teams to address any contractual implications of scope changes in an industrial context. * Customer Documentation and Submittals: * Manage customer-required documentation and submittals in adherence to Vendor Document Requirements (VDR). * Collaborate with clients to understand and fulfill specific documentation and submittal requirements dictated by VDR. * Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely preparation, accuracy, and submission of required documentation as outlined in the VDR. * Billing Plans, Milestones, and Invoicing: * Develop and manage billing plans aligned with order milestones and deliverables in the industrial manufacturing sector. * Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to ensure accurate and timely order-related invoicing in an industrial manufacturing setting. * Monitor and track billing milestones, addressing any discrepancies, and ensuring financial compliance specific to order management in industrial projects. * Commercial Interaction and Relationship Management:*

Act as the main liaison for channel partners addressing order-related inquiries and offering regular updates within the industrial manufacturing landscape. * Work closely with the SPX Flow Commercial Sales to coordinate and maintain strong relationships with both channel partner representatives and end customers in the context of industrial order management. * Resolve issues promptly and manage customer expectations effectively. * Quote Evaluation in Collaboration with Application Engineering and Commercial Teams: * Work closely with Application Engineering and Commercial teams during the quote evaluation stage, specifically tailored to industrial projects. * Collaborate on assessing technical feasibility, pricing considerations, and overall viability before scope is negotiated and set. * Ensure effective communication between all teams to streamline the transition from quote to order, addressing any potential challenges proactively within an industrial manufacturing framework. * Documentation and Reporting: * Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, with a particular emphasis on order-related processes within the industrial manufacturing environment. * Generate regular reports on order status, highlighting achievements, challenges, and key performance indicators related to order management in industrial projects. Present project status updates at both peer and senior level teams.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES* Customer Focus: * Prioritize customer needs and satisfaction. * Maintain strong partner relationships. * Results-Driven: * Set and achieve clear project goals. * Ensure successful project outcomes. * Attention to Detail: * Meticulous in planning and execution. * Ensure precision in documentation. * Effective Communication: * Articulate ideas verbally and in writing. * Strong interpersonal skills * Foster transparent communication. * Strong presentation skills * Software Proficiency: * Skilled in MS Project, MS Tools, and MRP Systems. * Enhance project efficiency with software. * Technical Knowledge:* Demonstrates mechanical inclination and a basic understanding of manufacturing equipment. * Apply technical expertise to challenges. * Balanced Leadership: * Drive results collaboratively. * Secure buy-in from key stakeholders. * Networking and Relationships: * Proactively network with colleagues. * Cultivate positive customer relationships. * Business Acumen: * Demonstrate a business-minded approach. * Identify growth opportunities. * Financial Management: * Exhibit financial acumen. * Utilize financial systems effectively. * Contractual Understanding: * Grasp commercial terms for projects. * Ensure compliance with agreements. * Matrix Organization Management: * Navigate effectively in a matrixed structure. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE* Bachelor's degree (engineering or technical-based discipline) from a four-year college or university required * Master's degree preferred* ~10-15 years demonstrated expertise in Project Management within a manufacturing setting, involving extensive involvement in federal, municipal, and/or contract-based projects. * Deep understanding of order management processes, project management methodologies, and financial aspects of order-based projects. * Proficient in managing concurrent responsibilities and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic setting, while demonstrating agility and adeptness in swiftly adapting to changing topics and requirements.* PMP, PMI certification a plus.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe 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.This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands, fingers, handle or feel, talk, see and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. Use of the appropriate PPE is required.Ability to travel to other SPX locations and customer sites is a requirement.WORKING CONDITIONSThe 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.This job operates in a manufacturing professional office environment. The employee can be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration and loud noise level while on the production floor.The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.DISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.SPX FLOW VALUESSPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.QUALITYQuality encompasses all aspects of SPX's business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.