Senior Project Manager

Position Summary:
Project management and customer management for capital equipment (packaging equipment) from receipt of purchase order, through engineering, procurement, assembly, installation, acceptance testing and the first year of warranty.

Essential Functions:

• Primary responsibility is leading the successful execution of a sales order using project management skills.
• Customer relationship, communication, negotiation and satisfaction are key aspects of this role. Responsible for clarifying customer requirements, scope of work and milestone schedule.
• Responsible for change orders, both internal and customer driven.
• Negotiate conflicts with the customer during project execution.
• Lead and motivate cross functional teams of shared resources, from design phase through installation and customer acceptance.
• Ownership of the project schedule, project planning and execution of projects to the plan.
• Collaborate with peer project managers on shared resources and project priorities.
• Steer the necessary activities of the purchasing group to assure the global supply chain accommodates project schedule and budget.
• Manage intracompany equipment purchases for projects that involve systems beyond the sites packaging equipment (e.g., robotics and secondary packaging equipment).
• Tracking and owning the project finances.  Monthly reporting forecasts against budget and margin.
• Assess risks throughout the execution of a project within the stage gate structure.
• Minimal travel: domestic and international.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related technology.
• 5+ years’ experience in project management in manufactured equipment or capital equipment.
• Work experience in engineering & manufacturing environments managing multiple projects.
• Experience as liaison with customer and managing expectations to the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of automated packaging and/or Engineer-to-Order capital equipment that involves mechanical & electrical design and manufacturing as well as controls systems.
  Ideal experience would be with horizontal form, fill and seal (HFFS) equipment and processes.
• Proficiency with project management practices and applications.  Successful experience using the stage gate approach.
• Strong customer management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with the various personal styles of customers and internal partners.
• Professionalism in accepting changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and resiliency when facing change, challenging situations, and ambiguity.  Providing leadership and direction during the difficulties that arise during project execution.
• Proven experience in leading cross functional teams composed of shared resources.
• Ability to effectively mentor junior project managers and members within adjacent functions.
• Commitment to representing the company in a professional manner and upholding company values.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ERP systems. (SAP preferred).
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean processes and procedures.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The expected compensation range for this position is between $ 110,000.00 - 140,000.00 based on a full-time schedule.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) initiatives:

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.
We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.