Projects Group Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develops, builds, enhances, and deepens relationships with clients.
• Acts as point of escalation with customers as issues on project arise.
• Negotiates change orders, delivery schedules, and other project related items on high level complex projects.
• Works with Business Development and Estimating during negotiations with customers on large projects.
• Provides leadership, organization, and coordination to support key Project Management activities.
• Develops project management processes that work seamlessly across all functions of the organization delivering world-class service to customers, both external and internal.
• Maintains a system that tracks workload balancing and develops metrics for the PM team.
• Develops successful and strong working relationships with internal team.
• Ensures that Project Management best practices are standardized across projects to maintain consistent delivery excellence.
• Ensures that project/department milestones and goals are met and budgets are adhered to.
• Leads the most complex projects and guides the work of subordinates.
• Conducts cost analysis and profitability studies on projects.
• Manages change and promotes continuous improvement of project management processes.
• Participates in high-level vendor discussions and negotiations related to purchasing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field with 7 years of relevant experience in project management; or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
• PMP Certification and/or formal coursework/training in project management preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent budgeting and cost containment skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Some experience/expertise in Crown's line of business is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice to Have

• Experience/expertise in Crown's line of business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• 7 years of relevant project management experience
• 5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
• PMP Certification and/or formal project management training (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement