Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. · 12 hours ago
Project Manager III
Hamel, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expLoram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Senior-level Project Manager accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating all assigned projects. The role involves managing project life cycles, ensuring timely delivery within budget, and leading cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and expectations.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Engineering or Business
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
Successful completion of Social Security Verification
Successful completion of Drug and Alcohol Testing
Successful completion of a nationwide, federal, and state criminal background check
Employment Verification of current and prior relevant employment experience
Education Verification of post-secondary education at the associate degree level or higher
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred
Advanced Degree
Project Management Certification
Company
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is a railroad maintenance equipment and services provider.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Bradley Willems
President and CEO
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