Lead Project Manager

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

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.

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.

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.

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• 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 Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain Change Log for approved requested changes and related costs.

• Problem solve with other teams to meet customer requirements.

• Collaborate on production schedule with Production Managers

• Directly supervise and support Project Managers and other assigned team members.

• Assign workload and establish priorities to ensure project deadlines are met.

• 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.

In addition to project execution metrics, the role should be evaluated on: