Our Company
Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.
Summary
The Senior Project Manager coordinates resources and processes to ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget, and produce the desired results. The Project Manager is the “go-to person” for everything involving a project’s organization, timeline, and budgets.
Essential Functions
•Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
•Develops and manages detailed project schedules and work plans
•Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
•Tracks project costs to meet budget
•Coordinates the team throughout all project management phases
•Leads daily/weekly stand-ups and Project Coordination meetings
•Coordinates with cross-discipline team members to make sure all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules
•Employs risk management techniques to minimize threats to project success
•Provides project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
•Reports and escalates to Executive Management as needed
•Makes effective decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
•Manages relationships with the client(s) and all stakeholders.
•Fosters a culture based on accountability
•Uses and continually develops leadership skills
•Measures project performance to identify areas for improvement
•Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing
•Ability to deliver results within established time, budget, and resource constraints
•Working knowledge in the theory and practice of engineering principles related to beverage dispensing, including valve & dispensing technologies, manufacturing processes, injection molding, additive manufacturing, and other areas
•Ability to troubleshoot systems through effective problem-solving skills and knowledge of best practices. Ability to work through problems by reasoning from fundamental principles
•Skill with 3D modeling software at component and assembly levels is strongly preferred; knowledge of SolidWorks is a plus
•Computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office package, is required. Working knowledge of MS Project is a plus
Education and Experience
•Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. PMP Certification preferred. MS, Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is a plus
•5 - 10 years experience in Engineering / Project Management, with preference to technical background
•Proficient in MS Office Applications, inclusive of Microsoft Project. Previous experience working with beverage dispensing equipment or a related field is strongly preferred
•Experience in a product development role, working within the normal timeline and budget constraints associated with projects, is strongly preferred
•Excellent communication skills; including listening, verbal, and written. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent leadership ability. The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities. Strong customer orientation. Knowledge of project management methodologies
Work Environment
This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Demands
Standing, sitting, walking, and bending as needed. Using the proper lifting technique may be required to lift objects up to 30 lbs. May have to reach for object at or above shoulder height. May be required to operate traditional office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines and telephones.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.
EEO Statement
Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.