Job Title: Project Manager III

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Project Management

Reports to: Director, Project Management

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

Senior-level Project Manager (PM) accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating all assigned Projects. PM is accountable for the management of all activities to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, scope management, meet quality expectations, and ensure the project team is following procedures and policies; along with meeting or exceeding customer requirements and expectations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Functional and Technical Skills

- Responsible for all aspects of the entire project life cycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) for multiple complex projects and sophisticated project schedules from customer tender through delivery and customer acceptance.
Ensure projects meet all requirements. (Technical, procedures/policy, scope, budget, and schedule). Communicate all variances in the project (budget, scope, schedule, and out-of-process/policy).
- Support and plan for machine testing, training, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Assisting engineering, marketing, production, and strategic sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for contract submission.
- Maintain and manage project action logs. Work with cross-functional project teams to identify risks upfront and develop plans to reduce or eliminate their impact.
Manage and communicate project cost, P&L management, and project change orders. Validate ERP-derived project cost estimates and exemplifies solid ERP skills to drive action. Develop project forecasts and communicate any variances to budget
Participate in the development of project schedules and lead the team to deliver projects on time.

Operational Excellence

Confer with project staff to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, the scope of authority, and execution. Take ownership of project performance.
Assist Engineering, Marketing, Production, and Strategic Sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for Contract submission
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedule or plan as required. Prepare project reports for management, client, or others. Customer interface to ensure project scope compliance, yet manage project scope creep
Achieve project Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for all assigned projects. Stage-gate process champion with strict adherence to process documentation completion
Accept special assignments as needed

Leadership and Talent Development

Ensure that all team members understand all aspects of the project requirements and how their role fits into the successful execution of the project. Challenge the team to meet stretch targets and mentor, and train Project Managers, I and II on Project Management best practices.
Participate in the continuous improvement of the Project Management Office (PMO)
Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within prescribed budgets while following our process and policies.
Effectively lead cross-functional teams and coordination of team activities, ensuring appropriate and timely issue escalation and member accountability

RREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering or Business.

Experience: 7+ years of Project management experience. Significant experience leading numerous large-scale projects, from inception to completion, within the prescribed budget, Scope of Work, and schedule. Or combination of 5+ years’ of experience in Loram, working with numerous large-scale and cross-functional projects.

Or equivalent combination of 11+ years of education and experience in Engineering, Business, and or Project Management.

Must maintain railroad safety training and certifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Advanced Degree

Licenses/Certifications: Project Management Certification.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

This position requires successful completion of the following:

Social Security Verification: The individual’s name must correspond to their Social Security number and date of birth.
Drug and Alcohol Testing: All applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-incident drug and/or alcohol testing in compliance with federal regulations and company policy.
A nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check will be conducted. Up to a seven-year history will be considered, including incarceration or court supervision. Findings will be reviewed relative to the position requirements.
Employment Verification: Current and prior relevant employment experience will be verified to confirm the candidate meets the minimum required years of experience for the position.

Education Verification: Post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher will be verified, including degree(s) earned and dates of completion.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. A Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check will be conducted upon hire and annually thereafter in accordance with Loram’s Driving Policy.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
Up to 5% travel, including international
May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally
Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

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