What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Project Manager position at Laars Heating Systems Company?
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate assigned Engineers, Designers, Technicians, and intradepartmental team members for efficient and successful execution of projects and other engineering needs
- Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility during the scoping process (Business Gates 1 and 2)
- Develop and maintain a detailed project plan for each project to monitor and track progress
- Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification and communication techniques, including all stakeholders
- Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
- Report project progress to management on a timely and regular basis; elevate any significant threats to the project to management as needed, by coordinating project meetings
- Successfully manage the relationships among all stakeholders, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, quality, service, purchasing and finance
- Perform continuous risk assessment and follow up with appropriate recommendations
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and record-keeping
- Constantly strive to learn and understand technical challenges so to best facilitate timely solutions
Job Requirements:
- Minimum of five years successful project management experience, using the stage-gate process, in the consumer sector, preferably in the HVAC/R and related markets
- Minimum of five years demonstrated and successful team leadership
- Established technical background with understanding and/or hands-on and/or design experience in consumer product development
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation abilities
- Proven organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, or other project management software competency
- BS in Engineering preferred
- MS in Business preferred
- PMP Certification preferred