Technical Project Manager I

CLIENT HIGHLIGHT

The client you will be working for is a Fortune 500 Energy and Industrial Technology Company. This opportunity will give you experience in the energy transition sector with a company that is a globally recognized leader in power generation, wind energy, electrification, and grid solutions — and one of the most storied industrial brands in the world.

LOCATION

Greenville, South Carolina, 29615-4614

COMPENSATION

$32.00–$38.00 per hour

SCHEDULE

Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Onsite

CONTRACT TERM

1 year with high likelihood of extension or conversion to full-time employee.

POSITION OVERVIEW – Technical Project Manager I

This role leads the execution of multiple industrialization and manufacturing readiness projects within a highly matrixed organization, bridging machine installation through full operational readiness. The role coordinates schedules, resources, and interdependencies across technical and support teams, and calls for a hands-on, technically grounded project manager with strong schedule integration skills and advanced Smartsheet proficiency who can influence across functions without direct authority.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Execution & Schedule Integration

• Lead multiple concurrent industrialization projects, including line modifications for capacity increases and new line installations for expanded capabilities

• Integrate multiple complex schedules (e.g., machine installation, tooling, programming, qualification) into a single master project plan

• Identify and actively manage critical-path interdependencies across teams and workstreams

Smartsheet Architecture & Reporting

• Build and maintain Smartsheet project architectures from scratch, including templates, automated workflows, and dashboards

• Provide real-time visibility into schedule health, constraints, and risks for leadership and stakeholders

• Serve as the Smartsheet "power user" for complex, multi-line industrialization programs

Industrialization & Operational Readiness

• Lead scheduling and coordination for machine start-up, process development, programming, tooling, fixtures, and part qualification

• Ensure alignment between engineering deliverables and manufacturing readiness

• Drive a disciplined handoff from project execution to production ownership

Cross-Functional Coordination (Matrixed Environment)

• Act as the central execution "hub" across CAPEX, CAD/CAM, Deployment, Development, Quality, and Fixture/Part Movement teams

• Coordinate daily across technical and support organizations with shared resources

• Resolve priority and resource conflicts through influence and data-driven tradeoffs

Resource, Risk & Procurement Management

• Identify resource bottlenecks and negotiate solutions to protect project milestones

• Track procurement timing and delivery of tooling, fixtures, and other critical purchased items

• Proactively adjust schedules based on supplier push/pull to minimize impact on start-up dates

Communication & Governance

• Facilitate regular project status and execution reviews

• Provide clear, actionable updates to technical experts, manufacturing leaders, and the stakeholders who will ultimately own the processes

• Drive structured issue resolution and escalation as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field (a general technical degree is acceptable)

• Minimum of 5–10 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously

• Advanced Smartsheet proficiency

• Strong schedule integration capability

• PMP certification strongly preferred

• Strong influential leadership skills in a matrixed organization

• Ability to manage complex interdependencies without direct budget or people authority

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced shop-floor environment

• Highly organized, execution-focused, and data-driven

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes; experience in Aerospace or Power Generation preferred

MUST HAVE

• 5–10 years of project management experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment

• Advanced Smartsheet proficiency (templates, automated workflows, dashboards)

• Ability to integrate multiple complex schedules into a single master plan

• Ability to influence across functions in a matrixed organization without direct authority