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Software engineer
- Location
- San Francisco
- Type
- Full time
- Compensation
- $150k-$200k
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Join a team building useful software. Work closely with engineering and design to turn new ideas into products.
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Lead Project Manager
- Location
- Phoenix
- Posted
- 21D AGO
About the role
Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem-solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges.
www.heitek.com
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #heitekassc
The Lead Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of customer projects from order receipt through final delivery. This position serves as the primary liaison between customers, sales, engineering, purchasing, production, warehouse operations, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet customer expectations.
The Lead Project Manager provides leadership and guidance on project execution, establishes priorities, identifies risks, and drives cross-functional communication to support on-time and profitable project completion.
Essential Functions
- Customer project scheduling
- Control panel build coordination
- Material readiness tracking
- Maintain Change Log for approved requested changes and related costs.
- Engineering release coordination
- ERP production order creation / maintenance
- Production schedule communication
- Customer status updates
- Materials expedite coordination
- Maintain Open Issues Matrix
- Problem solve with other teams to meet customer requirements.
- Shipment coordination
- Project closeout
- On-Time Delivery %
- Budget Maintenance
- Engineering Release Compliance
- Material Availability at Build Start
- Expedite Frequency
- Customer Satisfaction
- Revenue Shipped vs. Schedule
- Open Past-Due Projects
- Post production change minimization
- Systematic order maintenance and accuracy
- Assign Projects to Project Manager Staff
- Call project review meetings.
- Collaborate on production schedule with Production Managers
- Escalate material shortages.
- Escalate engineering delays.
- Recommend production priorities.
- Hold departments accountable to project milestones.
- Directly supervise and support Project Managers and other assigned team members.
- Assign workload and establish priorities to ensure project deadlines are met.
- Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback.
- Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
- Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project coordination team.
- Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members as needed.
- Monitor team performance and workload capacity to ensure efficient project execution.
- Team productivity and workload balance
- Employee development and retention
- Accuracy and timeliness of project communication
- Reduction in project delays and escalations
- Continuous improvement initiatives implemented
- Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness
Primary Responsibilities
Key Metrics
The Lead Project Manager has the authority to:
Key Competencies & Skills:
Leadership & Team Development
Additional Success Measures
In addition to project execution metrics, the role should be evaluated on:
Experience, Education and Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable
- Preferred 2-5 years minimum of project management experience in a relevant industry
- Proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completion
- Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
- Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
- Experience in risk management and developing mitigation strategies
Education:
Experience:
Success in This Role
A successful Lead Project Manager consistently delivers projects on schedule, & on budget, communicates effectively across departments, proactively resolves issues, maintains strong customer relationships, and helps create a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact recruiting@sunsrce.com to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodation in the application process will be returned from this email address. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí). Sun-Source | Privacy Policy #heitekassc
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