Manager of Project Management

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for delivering complex projects on time and on budget? GEA Group is seeking an experienced Manager of Project Management to join our Frisco office. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to make a real impact in the food processing industry, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities / Tasks

What You’ll Do:

• Lead projects from contract award through commissioning and customer handover, ensuring technical and quality standards are met.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients—facilitating communication, meetings, documentation, and training.

• Oversee mechanical systems and food processing equipment, ensuring compliance with hygienic design and customer requirements.

• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, installation, commissioning teams, and third-party OEMs for seamless project execution.

• Maintain accurate project records, including risk analysis, change orders, technical documents, and financial tracking.

• Lead and motivate project teams, delegate tasks, hold regular status meetings, and support team development.

• Drive continuous improvement by conducting project closeout reviews and sharing lessons learned.

• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and industry standards throughout project execution.

Your Profile / Qualifications

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering, or related field with at least 5 years of engineering/project management experience OR equivalent degree with 10 years of relevant food industry experience.

• Ability to read and interpret technical specifications and drawings.

• Experience in Food, Dairy, Brewery, or Beverage industry project management and/or process engineering is a plus.

• Understanding of process technology, preferably in hygienic food processing.

• Detail-oriented and proficient in CAD, MS Project, and SolidWorks/Inventor.

• Willingness to travel 50-60% of the time.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $125,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year.  GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary.  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.  You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

Working at GEA Group has significant benefits:

• 12 Paid Holidays

• PTO – Paid time off

• Medical Plans

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Health Savings and Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401k with excellent employer match

• Wellness Incentive Program

• Employee Assistance Program

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GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified

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