Senior Manager, Project Management
Chromalox, Inc.

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:
Manages and directs the project team with responsibility for scope, cost, schedule, staffing, internal and external communication, and financial cost objectives. Projects size can vary from $100K to $5MM. Leads complex projects and guides the work of subordinates.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the planning and execution of projects from conception to installation. Engaged directly with cross-functional, global leaders to understand project concept, objectives, approach and priorities for both internal teams as well as the customer.
• Manages change orders and negotiations, customer interfaces with Project Managers and phase gate reviews to include margin verification/stop work.
• Responsible for organizing and managing the project team assuring proper application of standard processes, tools and methodologies and utilization of the project coordinators.
• Provides project management controls, project plans, schedules and facilitates communication between team members to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Proactively manages change in project scope, identifies potential challenges, and develops proactive contingency plans.
• Provides reporting to management staff illustrating the progress of projects and associated barriers to success, including margin and cash forecasting. Understands techniques to identify and manage risk impact and exposure.
• Conducts post order reviews to determine appropriate corrective actions to improve processes; prepares timely progress reports and final project updates.
• Interfaces with the customer prior to order execution to support accurate, efficient flow of technical and commercial information within the Chromalox business processes including engineering, quality, and operations.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately, utilizing standard technology and documentation methodology.
• Understands development of quoted and booked project margins with accountability for at a minimum meeting and where possible driving improvements in margin.
• Understands cash collection plan associated with individual contracts and ensures timely execution thereof.
• Assesses project manager and project coordinator skill sets vs. ongoing needs of business and develops upgrade and training programs to ensure expected capabilities are in place.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Experience

• Demonstrated management, analytical, organizational, interpersonal, project management, verbal and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Highly developed Microsoft Project skills and related (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and SharePoint).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and customer specs.
• Attention to detail in follow through, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

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