Heitek Automation a SunSource company is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical life sciences machine building automotive semiconductor food & beverage and water processing we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem-solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.
The Lead Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of customer projects from order receipt through final delivery. This position serves as the primary liaison between customers sales engineering purchasing production warehouse operations and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet customer expectations.
The Lead Project Manager provides leadership and guidance on project execution establishes priorities identifies risks and drives cross-functional communication to support on-time and profitable project completion.
Essential Functions
Primary Responsibilities
Customer project scheduling
Control panel build coordination
Material readiness tracking
Maintain Change Log for approved requested changes and related costs.
Engineering release coordination
ERP production order creation / maintenance
Production schedule communication
Customer status updates
Materials expedite coordination
Maintain Open Issues Matrix
Problem solve with other teams to meet customer requirements.
Shipment coordination
Project closeout
Key Metrics
On-Time Delivery %
Budget Maintenance
Engineering Release Compliance
Material Availability at Build Start
Expedite Frequency
Customer Satisfaction
Revenue Shipped vs. Schedule
Open Past-Due Projects
Post production change minimization
Systematic order maintenance and accuracy
The Lead Project Manager has the authority to:
Assign Projects to Project Manager Staff
Call project review meetings.
Collaborate on production schedule with Production Managers
Escalate material shortages.
Escalate engineering delays.
Recommend production priorities.
Hold departments accountable to project milestones.
Key Competencies & Skills:
Leadership & Team Development
Directly supervise and support Project Managers and other assigned team members.
Assign workload and establish priorities to ensure project deadlines are met.
Provide coaching training and performance feedback.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
Promote collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within the project coordination team.
Assist in recruiting onboarding and training new team members as needed.
Monitor team performance and workload capacity to ensure efficient project execution.
Additional Success Measures
In addition to project execution metrics the role should be evaluated on:
Team productivity and workload balance
Employee development and retention
Accuracy and timeliness of project communication
Reduction in project delays and escalations
Continuous improvement initiatives implemented
Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness
Experience Education and Skills
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Engineering or a related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable
Experience:
Preferred 2-5 years minimum of project management experience in a relevant industry
Proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completion
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile Scrum or Waterfall
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets timelines and resources effectively
Experience in risk management and developing mitigation strategies
Success in This Role
A successful Lead Project Manager consistently delivers projects on schedule & on budget communicates effectively across departments proactively resolves issues maintains strong customer relationships and helps create a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Required Experience:
IC
Heitek Automation a SunSource company is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical life sciences machine building automotive semiconductor food & beverage and water processing we bring deep technica...
Heitek Automation a SunSource company is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical life sciences machine building automotive semiconductor food & beverage and water processing we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem-solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.
The Lead Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of customer projects from order receipt through final delivery. This position serves as the primary liaison between customers sales engineering purchasing production warehouse operations and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet customer expectations.
The Lead Project Manager provides leadership and guidance on project execution establishes priorities identifies risks and drives cross-functional communication to support on-time and profitable project completion.
Essential Functions
Primary Responsibilities
Customer project scheduling
Control panel build coordination
Material readiness tracking
Maintain Change Log for approved requested changes and related costs.
Engineering release coordination
ERP production order creation / maintenance
Production schedule communication
Customer status updates
Materials expedite coordination
Maintain Open Issues Matrix
Problem solve with other teams to meet customer requirements.
Shipment coordination
Project closeout
Key Metrics
On-Time Delivery %
Budget Maintenance
Engineering Release Compliance
Material Availability at Build Start
Expedite Frequency
Customer Satisfaction
Revenue Shipped vs. Schedule
Open Past-Due Projects
Post production change minimization
Systematic order maintenance and accuracy
The Lead Project Manager has the authority to:
Assign Projects to Project Manager Staff
Call project review meetings.
Collaborate on production schedule with Production Managers
Escalate material shortages.
Escalate engineering delays.
Recommend production priorities.
Hold departments accountable to project milestones.
Key Competencies & Skills:
Leadership & Team Development
Directly supervise and support Project Managers and other assigned team members.
Assign workload and establish priorities to ensure project deadlines are met.
Provide coaching training and performance feedback.
Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
Promote collaboration accountability and continuous improvement within the project coordination team.
Assist in recruiting onboarding and training new team members as needed.
Monitor team performance and workload capacity to ensure efficient project execution.
Additional Success Measures
In addition to project execution metrics the role should be evaluated on:
Team productivity and workload balance
Employee development and retention
Accuracy and timeliness of project communication
Reduction in project delays and escalations
Continuous improvement initiatives implemented
Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness
Experience Education and Skills
Education:
Bachelors degree in Business Administration Project Management Engineering or a related field
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable
Experience:
Preferred 2-5 years minimum of project management experience in a relevant industry
Proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completion
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile Scrum or Waterfall
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets timelines and resources effectively
Experience in risk management and developing mitigation strategies
Success in This Role
A successful Lead Project Manager consistently delivers projects on schedule & on budget communicates effectively across departments proactively resolves issues maintains strong customer relationships and helps create a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
As one of North America's leading distributors for mobile and industrial applications, our solutions-based approach supports OEM & MRO customers with their needs in fluid power, fluid process, fluid conveyance, industrial supplies, and service & repair capabilities.
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