Manager of Project Management

Lifecycle Services is Duravants brand for service our customers global source for parts and service support. We are a connected service organization for the operating companies under the Duravant family. Our family of companies includes nVenia FMH Conveyors Key Technology and many more. Lifecycle Services becomes a partner to our customers for equipment support and performance optimization on a global scale with a diverse portfolio of service and support offerings. This fast-growing organization aims to be the premier customer support organization and offers the right candidate the opportunity to help build and shape this growth engine while having the backing of a parent organization.

As a Duravant Family Company we participate in global Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs as well as Doing Good initiatives to support our addition to a culture that promotes long term career satisfaction with opportunities for personal and professional growth we offer an excellent total rewards package that includes:

• Compensation: We offer competitive compensation
• Benefits: We have comprehensive benefit packages designed to support our employees health well-being and financial security
• Development: We have education and training programs which include an educational assistance program
• Time Off: We offer paid holidays and paid time off
• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional collaborative environment focused on delivering results
• Core Values: Our core values are Teamwork Respect Integrity Winning Spirit and Sense of Urgency
• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset - our employees and their successes
• Doing Good: We love to be active members of our community! We have several volunteer opportunities throughout the year.

We are looking to hire an experienced Manager of Project Management with a background in material handling conveyor systems or similar technical equipment manufacturing. The Manager of Project Management is responsible for leading a team of Field Service Project Managers to ensure the successful delivery of service projects. This role emphasizes the documentation and maintenance of all processes related to the Project Management Office (PMO) for Service and the prioritization of project workloads based on team availability and expertise. This individual must be able to prioritize and manage project changes while making sure the teams project schedules are met. This person must possess effective verbal and written communication skills exceptional time management negotiation skills be detail orientated and have a strong technical aptitude to assist overseeing projects from cradle-to-grave. The ideal candidate needs to be a responsible and self-motivated problem solver with a can do attitude to meet project milestones have a passion for learning and leading a team of other project managers. Essential responsibilities include:

Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of Field ServiceProject Managers fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Develop team members project management skills and provide career development opportunities.
• Work closely with service and operation managers to coordinate resource planning for project execution.
• Create KPIs to track the Project Management teams progress and report monthly to Service Leadership.

Process Documentation and Maintenance:

• Document and maintain all processes related to the PMO for Service ensuring clarity and consistency across projects.
• Develop and uphold project management standards tools and best practices.

Project Workload Prioritization:

• Assess and prioritize project workloads based on team availability expertise and project urgency.
• Allocate resources effectively to achieve optimal project execution and efficiency.

Project Planning and Execution:

• Oversee and guide the execution of service projects ensuring they are delivered on time within scope and within budget.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that align with business goals and objectives.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary liaison between stakeholders and project teams to ensure effective communication and alignment.
• Facilitate regular project status meetings and updates to keep all stakeholders informed.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance project delivery and efficacy.
• Stay informed about industry trends and integrate relevant practices into the PMO framework.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelors degree in business administration Project Management or a related field; a masters degree or PMP certification is preferred.
• 5 years of experience managing rapid paced technical projects.
• Advanced knowledge of project management tools and methodologies.
• Must be able to travel up to 50%.
• Flexible to work weekends and/or additional hours as required to meet project deadlines.
• Good problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong team skills.
• Clear and concise verbal and written communications.
• Ability to carry out detailed written and verbal instructions independently.
• PMI or PMI-ACP certification preferred
• Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently required to sit stand walk talk or hear; uses hands to finger handle or touch objects or controls. On occasion may be required to climb and work in high places stoop bend or reach above the shoulders.

The incumbent must occasionally lift push or pull up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position is an office-based position with visits to the manufacturing area.

The 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 function.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Duravant is a global engineered equipment company with an over 100-year operating history. Through our portfolio of operating companies we deliver trusted end-to-end process solutions for customers and partners through engineering and integration expertise project management and operational excellence. With worldwide sales distribution and service networks we provide immediate and lifetime aftermarket support to all the markets we serve in the food processing packaging and material handling sectors. Duravants market-leading brands are synonymous with innovation durability and reliability.