Location: Kansas City,MO, USA
Weber, Inc, Kansas City, Missouri, United States of AmericaJob Description Posted Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00 AM | Expired Friday, October 11, 2024 at 5:59 AMJob Title: Project ManagerDepartment: Project ManagementReports to:Supervisory Responsibilities: NonePosition Summary: The project manager works as the main customer liaison between customer and Weber internal departments for all equipment projects from initiation to close (time of sale to hand-off to continuing support). The project manager works with the Team Lead, Factory, Sales, Engineering, Service and all other Internal Departments to plan, organize, execute and direct activities concerned with capital machine projects.Duties and ResponsibilitiesInitiate, Plan, Execute, Monitor/Control and Close capital equipment projects in varying scope, complexity and quantity.Direct activities of projects to ensure that project objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and allowed budget by executing prescribed project management process, including, but not limited to: facilitating coordination meetings, running acceptance testing, organizing installation/commissioning plans, managing action register and follow-up on deliverables, conferring on issue resolutions with internal teams, consulting with customers on project execution, closing and hand-off to continued support.Initiate and maintain constant communication with Customers, Sales Department, Factory, and all internal departments to facilitate project activities.Represent Weber, Inc. in customer project related meetings.Attend strategy meetings as a representative of the project department.Requisition equipment, supplies, materials and labor from 3rd party vendors, where required.Formulate reports and work with other departments to formulate reports concerning such areas as work progress, costs, scheduling, etc. where required. Report audience can be management, factory and/or customer.Provide technical sales support and consulting when required, including equipment selection and configuration, equipment capability, equipment layout/drawings, project feasibility/execution, performance feasibility, testing execution and criteria, risk analysis, contract review.Duties as assigned.Required Skills and AbilitiesAbility to successfully manage multiple projects/priorities.Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.Excellent technical written and verbal skills. German as a second language preferred.Must be able to follow direction and take instruction.Strong leadership skills and the ability to work in a team environment.Working knowledge of capital machine projects and knowledge of slicing and/or packaging systems/applications is a plus.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from co-workers, subordinates, customers, and the general public.Proficient knowledge and experience with computers including MS Office, AutoCAD and SolidWorks. Experience with Salesforce, SAP and web-based project management platforms is preferred.Education and ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Engineering (electrical engineering preferred) or:Minimum 5 years of proven work experience in a related field.Other RequirementsCurrent valid U.S. driver's license.Valid U.S. passport or have the ability to obtain one.Must have the ability to frequently travel within North America and Germany occasionally.Position Type: Full TimeClassification:Travel Requirements: North America, Europe, 30-50%Behavior StandardMaintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a respectful manner to get along with customers, co-workers and management. Always strive to provide the Perfect Portion.#J-18808-Ljbffr