Project Management Supervisor

Overview & Responsibilities

Purpose of the Job

The prime responsibility of this position is to lead and drive accountability within the Project Managers, set and drive a vision for the team, and remove obstacles as needed to ensure the team performs at the highest level.   

Background and Experience

The Project Manager Supervisor requires a minimum of five (5) years experience in turbomachinery repair techniques and processes. Extensive knowledge of turbomachinery repair technology and design is preferred.  As this position is a mixture of both technical and commercial functions, a broad background is valuable.  A technical or business degree, or equivalent experience is required. Prior supervisory experience in a leadership role would be very beneficial in this position.
The following knowledge and skills are important:

• Supervise, motivate and direct the day to day activities of the Project Management group

• Experience in customer relations, contracts and sales

• Experience with financial such as P&L, cost, profit

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written

• Self-motivated with the ability to handle difficult situations and demanding deadlines

• Ability to get along with others.  There is a lot of interaction with customers of varying backgrounds and also Elliott employees within many different departments.  The ability to develop and grow these relationships can greatly improve the effectiveness of the person in this position.

• Knowledge of internal departments, such as engineering, parts, shipping, technical services, and manufacturing can prove extremely helpful.

• Organization and time management skills are essential.

Nature of the Job

• This person will manage the group responsible for expediting and maintaining project schedules and being the face to customer for service parts orders. They must be able to delegate, and work across a matrix organization. Commercial experience, knowledge of repair processes for steam turbines and compressors is a must.

• Supervise, motivate and direct the day to day activities of the PM group to achieve fair and satisfactory execution of contracts, within project budgets and to project schedules

• Establish measurements of project deliverables to gauge project management performance to project schedules. Provide clear and concise reporting on sectional performance. 

• Administrate and monitor work load and demand to efficiently address project load. 

• Promote a positive attitude for a safe and healthy work environment as well as awareness for high quality products and services from the section in support to Elliott Management initiatives.

• Work with and develop each individual project manager for technical and commercial competence. Encourage personal development and career growth by creating individualized career plans and goals with input from each PM. Drive continuous improvement within the group to streamline and to standardize processes. 

• Maintain an environment for professional and ethical conduct within the project management section as directed by Elliott corporate policies and Elliott Code of Ethics.

Contact with Others

• Internally -  Project Managers, Service Parts, Service Engineering, Product Engineering, Shop Management, Purchasing, Field Representatives, Accounting, Shipping/Receiving, Quality Assurance, Legal and shop personnel.

• Externally - Customers with backgrounds in operations, engineering, supervision, purchasing and contracts.  Also, Vendors and subcontractors.

• Some travel required, but minimal.

Specific Job Responsibilities

• Supervise, motivate and direct the day-to-day activities of the PM group to achieve fair and satisfactory execution of contracts, within project budgets and to project schedules

• Establish measurements of project deliverables to gauge project management performance to project schedules. Provide clear and concise reporting on sectional performance. 

• Administrate and monitor work load and demand to efficiently address project load. 

• Promote a positive attitude for a safe and healthy work environment as well as awareness for high quality products and services from the section in support to Elliott Management initiatives.

• Work with and develop each individual project manager for technical and commercial competence. Encourage personal development and career growth by creating individualized career plans and goals with input from each PM. Drive continuous improvement within the group to streamline and to standardize processes.