Manager - Project Management

Foodmate a Duravant company is a leader in innovative poultry processing automation technology committed to providing innovative leadingedge solutions to the poultry industry. With over 15 years of experience we pride ourselves on delivering highperformance equipment that enhances plant efficiency. As we continue to grow we are looking to add a Manager of Sales Projects to our team who will oversee project management while also leading and developing a skilled team of project managers.

Role Overview:

As the Manager of Sales Projects you will play a dual roleboth managing a team of project managers and taking ownership of key projects from handover through completion. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of installation projects managing financials timelines and customer relations as well as improving internal processes to enhance project efficiency.

This leadership position will require strong skills in project management team development financial oversight and process improvement. You will work closely with other leadership roles within the organization helping to streamline workflows from project handoff through closeout and ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

Project Management & :

• Oversee all aspects of installation projects from sales handover to project completion startup and signoff.
• Lead the planning coordination and of multiple projects ensuring timely delivery cost control and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in project kickoff calls develop and manage project scopes and track project progress.
• Provide detailed weekly reporting on project status budgets forecasts and timelines.
• Manage customer project responsible teams ensuring that all teams are aligned with project goals and schedules.
• Conduct periodic site visits to review project progress and ensure quality standards are met.
• Lead system commissioning and project acceptance to ensure all deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations.

Team Development & Leadership:

• Manage and mentor a team of 3 project managers providing guidance and support to ensure the successful of their projects.
• Support the lifecycle service team in developing strong site managers to lead the installation crews effectively.
• Develop and implement training programs and initiatives to enhance the skills and capabilities of the project management team and site managers.
• Foster a collaborative teamworkoriented environment that promotes knowledge sharing continuous improvement and mutual support.
• Identify and implement improvements to internal processes including project handoff status tracking and closeout procedures to ensure efficiency and consistency across all projects.
• Motivate and engage the project management team setting clear expectations and inspiring high performance to meet organizational goals.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Support the financial management of each project ensuring all costs are tracked reported and reconciled including change orders credits and vendor payments.
• Work with lifecycle services to ensure adequate staffing levels for all projects balancing resources effectively.
• Process project invoices and check requests working with Accounts Payable for outside contractors as needed.

Process Improvement & Reporting:

• Analyze project workflows and identify areas for improvement to streamline processes and enhance overall project efficiency.
• Drive the continuous improvement of internal processes from project handoff through to closeout.
• Support the client throughout the project ensuring transparent communication regarding project status financials and resource management.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained across all areas of responsibility and consistently identify opportunities to improve quality and productivity.

Collaboration & Communication:

• Maintain strong communication with customers customer project responsible teams and internal teams to ensure alignment on project goals timelines and expectations.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth project transitions and proper resource allocation.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customers during the project lifecycle addressing issues and ensuring their satisfaction.

Administrative & Organizational Responsibilities:

• Ensure quality data entry of projectrelated information into project management software (e.g. Smartsheet) and dashboards.
• Oversee project closeout processes including completion of checklists lessons learned and final project reports.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• Education: Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Electrical Industrial Engineering or a related field or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of technical project management experience. Experience in the food processing industry particularly in poultry is a plus.
• Leadership: Proven experience in leading and developing teams managing crossfunctional collaboration and driving performance improvements.
• Skills:
  • Strong communication negotiation and problemsolving skills.
  • Solid project management and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to manage capital equipment installations and commissioning.
  • Ability to interpret technical drawings and equipment specifications.
• Travel: Willingness to travel up to 75 to project sites as needed.
• Technical Expertise: A strong understanding of technical systems and equipment with the ability to manage the complexities of largescale installation projects.

Foodmate maintains a drugfree workplace is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race color national origin religion ancestry sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression and other characteristics protected by law. The EEO is the Law poster is available at: Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should contact Foodmate Human Resources Department to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements Foodmate complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. Must satisfactorily pass background check postoffer drug screen and physical prior to employment. Foodmate participates in EVerify.