Senior Manager, Project Management
Chromalox, Inc.

At Chromalox, part of Spirax Group, we build advanced thermal technologies for the world's most challenging industrial heating applications. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, we do it better and have been doing it longer than anyone else.

Chromalox started with an innovative solution 100 years ago when a self-taught engineer invented the first metal-sheathed resistance heating element. It was this then-advanced thermal technology that launched an entire industry.

That pioneering, innovative spirit continues today. Built on opportunity and innovation, Chromalox has grown to serve more global markets and industries. We excel in industries that have high expectations. We are acknowledged as experts at delivering solutions that exceed specifications, limit risk, and reduce operating costs.

Join us as we continue to provide solutions to our customers and the world!

The Role:
Manages and directs the project management team to deliver projects within scope, budget, and timelines. Establishes lean project management processes and standard ways of working in a manufacturing environment. Manages team through customer facing issues, while building customer relationships.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for organizing, coaching, and nurturing the project team.
• Responsible for execution of a portfolio of projects from award through installation.
• Partner with global leaders to understand strategic goals and business objectives and priorities.
• Establish lean standard processes, tools, and methodologies. Trains team on processes and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate communication between cross-functional team members to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Provide project reporting to management staff with a focus on project progress, barriers to success, and financial forecasting. Understand techniques to identify and manage risk impact and exposure.
• Actively participate in pre-bid reviews to identify and reduce project risk.
• Interface with customers to support accurate flow of technical and commercial information. Evaluate and prioritize customer conflicts and escalations.
• Understand development of quoted and booked project margins with accountability for meeting and driving improvements.
• Understand portfolio cash collection plan and ensures to meet forecast.
• Assess and develop project management team skills.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Some travel may be required.

Required Experience

• BS degree required. PMP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in project management, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role. Customer facing or manufacturing project management experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a large portfolio of projects in a changing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as customer specifications, contract terms, and proposals.

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