(Sr.) Project Manager

Company Description

We are ready to try something new. Are you?

We at Syntegon Technology are already developing sustainable overall solutions for the pharmaceutical and food industries. As an independent company, which emerged from the Bosch Group, 6100 experienced employees in over 15 countries are working to further expand our leading position as a supplier of process and packaging technology. Use your passion and commitment to contribute to a better quality of life around the world and to actively shape our future.

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Job Description

• Primary responsibility is leading the successful execution of a sales order using project management skills.

• Customer relationship, communication, negotiation and satisfaction are key aspects of this role. Responsible for clarifying customer requirements, scope of work and milestone schedule.
• Responsible for change orders, both internal and customer driven.
• Negotiate conflicts with the customer during project execution.
• Lead and motivate cross functional teams of shared resources, from design phase through installation and customer acceptance.
• Ownership of the project schedule, project planning and execution of projects to the plan.
• Collaborate with peer project managers on shared resources and project priorities.
• Steer the necessary activities of the purchasing group to assure the global supply chain accommodates project schedule and budget.
• Manage intracompany equipment purchases for projects that involve systems beyond the sites packaging equipment (e.g., robotics and secondary packaging equipment).
• Tracking and owning the project finances.  Monthly reporting forecasts against budget and margin.
• Assess risks throughout the execution of a project within the stage gate structure.
• Minimal travel: domestic and international.
• Normal Office Environment.
• Ability to travel internationally.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other related technology.
• 3- 5+ years’ experience in project management in manufactured equipment or capital equipment.
• 3- 5+ years' experience in engineering & manufacturing environments managing multiple projects.
• 3-5+ years' experience as liaison with customer and managing expectations to the contract.

(3-5yrs Project Manager; 5+ years Sr. Project Manager)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Working knowledge of automated packaging and/or Engineer-to-Order capital equipment that involves mechanical & electrical design and manufacturing as well as controls systems.
  Ideal experience would be with horizontal form, fill and seal (HFFS) equipment and processes.
• Proficiency with project management practices and applications.  Successful experience using the stage gate approach.
• Strong customer management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work with the various personal styles of customers and internal partners.
• Professionalism in accepting changing priorities and deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and resiliency when facing change, challenging situations, and ambiguity.  Providing leadership and direction during the difficulties that arise during project execution.
• Proven experience in leading cross functional teams composed of shared resources.
• Ability to effectively mentor junior project managers and members within adjacent functions.
• Commitment to representing the company in a professional manner and upholding company values.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools and ERP systems. (SAP preferred).
• Understanding of Six Sigma and Lean processes and procedures.

Additional Information

Physical Requirements:

• Normal Office Environment.

Internationally travel to other Syntegon Packaging sites, suppliers, Corporate meetings

• 401(k) – attractive employer match
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance – Employer paid
• Identity Theft Insurance – Employer Paid
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer comm