Senior Project Manager
Copeland · Wisconsin
📍 Cudahy, WI, USA💰 $750,000via workday
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About Us
We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.
Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!
Description
If you are a Senior Project Management professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Copeland has an exciting opportunity for you! Based in our Cudahy, WI location, the Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of Engineer to Order (ETO) projects and other project types while creating an exceptional customer buying experience. You will be responsible for the successful delivery of challenging client engagements across multiple accounts. You will work closely with sales, application engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, planning, purchasing, production, finance, logistics and field services for the successful delivery of client projects .
As the Senior Project Manager, you will:
Be responsible for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling complex Refrigeration, Gas Compression and other strategic projects
Ensure accountability across the organization to deliver to our customers’ expectations - clearly communicate to all functional areas the critical path to meet customer expectations
Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, resources and costs
Perform risk management to minimize project risks and resolve critical problems as they arise
Build, develop, grow and maintain customer, vendor and other business relationships vital to the success of the project and Vilter
Maintain customer satisfaction by investigating concerns, implementing corrective actions, and communicating with customers and colleagues
Maintain and improve project, program and portfolio management processes and tools as necessary to drive the development process
Track industry trends, relevant legislation and competitor activities at a high level
Coach, mentor, motivate and positively influence project team members
Required education, experiences & skills:
Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in a technical field (Mechanical or Electrical Engineering) or a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or PMP Certification
7+ years of professional work experience
4+ years of Project Management experience in a manufacturing organization, preferably HVAC industry
Experience managing project team sizes of 10+ or more
Experience managing mid-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external stakeholders and matrix partners.
Experience managing projects with budgets up to $750,000 and project timelines that typically span up to 12 months to completion
Demonstrated proficiency in Project Management software packages, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office Suite products
Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills and the ability to concurrently manage multiple projects & priorities.
Demonstrated experience influencing without formal authority
Requires a valid passport and US Driver’s License
Ability to travel up to 15%
Preferred education, experiences & skills:
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Refrigeration industry experience or oil & gas industry experience
Experience in project management, statistical and business analysis, and people management in a manufacturing organization
Training and significant practical experience in Lean/Six-Sigma tools and a variety of project management methodologies
Outstanding relationship management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated example of taking initiative with a solid work ethic
Exceptional communication skills, well developed listening skills, and ability to interpret business and/or client needs
Why Work in the Greater Milwaukee Area
Cudahy is a quaint community located in Milwaukee County, where clean neighborhoods mingle with acres of parkland, major transportation access, and big-city attractions all within an arm's reach, with a small-town feel. Cudahy has six county parks and 823 acres of parkland, seasonal farmers markets in front of City Hall, and miles of beautiful lake Michigan shoreline. With lots of community involvement, the city has many family-friendly events throughout the year.
The area is home to several major league sports teams, including the Milwaukee Bucks and Milwaukee Brewers, with Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers, just 2 hours away!
Traveling in and out of the area is also a breeze! General Mitchell International Airport is just minutes away, with Chicago O’Hare International Airport just a little over an hour away.
About Our Location
The 150-year history of the Vilter brand tells a rich story of perseverance and drive to cultivate continuous innovation within the industrial refrigeration and gas compression industries. We offer the latest products and solutions for industrial refrigerators and oil and gas compression. Approximately 300 employees work in Cudahy, who all support a multitude of business functions. With the blend of businesses and functions represented under this one roof, there are many opportunities for advancement within the Cudahy location.
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements :
This role is hybrid
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