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Senior Project Manager

Location: 

Apodaca, NLE, MX, 66647

Requisition ID:  1054

Job Summary/Overview

Position Overview: The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for supporting CMCO in its strategic growth goals by executing new product development projects and operational initiatives.  Projects will be related to complex industrial equipment in the material handling market. Projects will require ownership from initiation through closure, and will require the leadership of cross-functional teams, including: engineering, product management, marketing, operations, sales, supply chain, sales, and finance. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Deliver complex new product development projects related to material handling equipment, such as: actuators, hoists, controls, automation, and conveyors. 
  • Deliver operational projects such as: transferring production lines and manufacturing continuous improvement projects.
  • Develop project scopes, work breakdown structures, resource plans, schedules, and budgets.
  • Ensure alignment across voice of customer, market requirements, specifications, and test plans.
  • Control project execution through change management, risk management, and escalation.
  • Lead large teams of shared resources across multiple regions and functions.
  • Review and align portfolio priorities and project performance with senior management.
  • Continuously improve upon project management processes through post-mortem and root cause analysis.
  • Coach other project managers and team members to improve overall project performance.
  • Drive a culture of safety, engagement, and continuous improvement.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

  • Experienced in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Asana, or Jira.
  • Experienced in Waterfall and Agile project management methods.
  • Experienced in manufacturing, planning, engineering, and quality tools, such as: ERP, MES, PDM, and PPAP.
  • Experienced in market-driven product development of complex industrial equipment through a stage-gate process.
  • Effectively present and communicate across all levels, from the shop floor to the CEO.
  • Financial acumen to review business cases, project justifications, and perform financial analyses.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial, software engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in dedicated project management roles related to new product development, product line transfers, or large operational improvement projects.
  • 15%+ domestic and international travel in CMCO’s global footprint.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish, required.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Project Management Certification (PMP/PMI) 
  • Higher education in Business/Marketing a plus
  • Experience leading direct reports

About Columbus McKinnon:

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials.  Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems.  We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.  Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes.  We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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