Internal Project Manager I

Summary

The Internal Project Manager manages the delivery of Steele Solutions custom engineered material handling and locker systems on time and within budget, from point of sale to installation. The Project Manager supports the delivery process through meticulous planning, implementation, documentation, coordination and communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

- Assists in the development of project charters, project plans, and project schedules.

- Assist Business Development Manager with project take offs and bid package review.

- Assists with customer calls

- Facilitates the administration and maintenance of all project documentation.

- Enter sales orders accurately into ERP system.

- Work with customer, dealer and TMP engineering department to obtain project approvals prior to release to production.

- Supports the delivery of a project in accordance with the schedule.

- Works with manufacturing and shipping departments to ensure customer orders are correct, on time and deliver to correct location.

- Performs follow-up calls to ensure customer satisfaction

- Assist customers in post-sales items: warranty, installations

- Provides active conflict resolution and facilitation for both internal employees and external clients, vendors, partners, etc.

- Fosters positive communication between internal teams and the client.

- Works with other departments when making tactical decisions ensuring achieving of project goals.

- Leads small teams (internal and/or client/stakeholders) during engagements.

- Drives high levels of accountable performance, both internally and externally.

- Assist in the development of internal business systems and processes.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

- 1-3 years of previous Project Management experience preferred

- Knowledge of the Material Handling industry is desired

- Knowledge of manufacturing processes highly preferred

General Skills

- Proficient in Microsoft Office required. Excellent Excel skills are a plus

- Excellent communication skills- verbal, written and presentation

- Strong time management skills: Ability to prioritize, complete tasks with a high level of accuracy, and be attentive to detail in a deadline-oriented environment

- Strong problem solving/ analytical skills

- Solid collaboration and relationship building skills

- Ability to be decisive, self-driven, and establish credibility while supporting company priorities.

- Ability to travel nationally and internationally 10-15% of the time

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, customers, and vendors. Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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 functions.

The position is an office-based position.