What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager position at JSG (Johnson Service Group, Inc.)?
Our client has two immediate needs for experienced Project Managers to lead projects from concept through completion. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing teams.
As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of the entire project lifecycle—planning, design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and financial reporting—while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining strong customer relationships and driving continuous improvement across our operations.
What You'll Do?
As a Project Manager, you’ll take ownership of the entire project lifecycle—planning, design, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and financial reporting—while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll play a critical role in maintaining strong customer relationships and driving continuous improvement across our operations.
What You'll Do?
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.
- Serve as the primary customer contact, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
- Coordinate across engineering, manufacturing, finance, and other teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Monitor quality and ensure deliverables meet both customer requirements and internal standards.
- Track and report project performance, including costs, forecasts, and progress updates.
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Lead project closeout activities, including final documentation, lessons learned, and customer feedback.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Hands-on experience with commissioning and troubleshooting industrial automation or packaging machinery.
- Strong ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and financial data.
- Proficiency with MS Project, ERP systems, and other project management tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with a drive for continuous improvement.
- Strong leadership and communication skills to foster collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
- Knowledge of packaging machinery regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, CE Mark) preferred.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certifications are highly desirable.
- Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
