Job Description

Summary

Responsible for the delivery of assigned projects to planned cost and timing requirements. Obtain customer sign off for the project and handover to SIC service with all punch list items closed. Act as the single point of communication for all items relating to the project and follow up on open items until they are resolved. Provide regular updates to SIC management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the review of project RFQ’s and provide input to project estimating as required.
• Attend project “kick off” meetings and ensure handover of all information from Sales to project management.
• Distribute customers specifications, standards, buy off protocols, and other supporting documentation to team members.
• Create and maintain project timing plan in MS project.
• Establish project budget plan and manage spend within agreed item values.
• Report budget and timing, actual and forecast to complete, and identify any areas of risk in a timely manner.
• Together with the sales manager, manage PO amendments and change requests.
• With input from engineering write specifications for third party services or scope of supply.
• Review supplier quotations against specification and make recommendations for selection
• Arrange and manage; project review meetings, buy off meetings, site visits and other meetings with the project team, customers, suppliers and affiliates.
• Take meeting minutes, create open issues lists and follow up on actions to get resolution.
• Act as the single point of communication between the customer and the project team.
• Distribute all current or relevant information to interested parties and maintain issue control.
• Provide manpower plan and regular updates to SIC field service coordinator and lease with affiliates and sub-contractors for additional manpower as required.
• Coordinate site set up, delivery and start of installation with customer, Schuler site manager and logistics dept.
• Attend site regularly to monitor progress and provide support to SIC site manager, following up on any open issues as required.
• Manage buy off process and obtain customer sign off.
• Create and punch list and close out open items in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all training, documentation, spare parts lists, warranty details etc. are complete and handed over to SIC service.
• At the conclusion of each project conduct a TGR/TGW review and capture the learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in Project Management, Engineering, or related discipline and 5+ years of related experience.
• Experience in Capital Equipment, such as presses.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Project and PowerPoint)
• PMP, PgMP, CAPM, and/or comparable project management certifications highly desirable.
• Experience with corporate business operations software is a must; SAP knowledge is highly preferred.
• Must demonstrate ability to develop documents/tools meant to bring organization of a department.
• Able to facilitate discussions and give presentations with highly technical content. Presents clearly and informatively.
• Highly organized and time conscious
• Possess strong analytical aptitude
• Proficient computer skills with the ability to learn new software
• Customer focused
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and to work in dynamic business environment; Adaptable to change
• Self-motivated and results oriented; Ability to use judgement and make decisions independently
• Teamwork oriented to resolve problems and achieve goals
• Excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
• Fluent in English with advanced reading and writing skills
• German Language skills would be a plus.
• Visa holders/English as Second Language (ESL) individuals must take TOEFL exam and score above passing grade.

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