Project Manager III

Job DescriptionSenior level P.M.  accountable to Plan, direct, and coordinate all assigned Projects.  Project Manager is accountable for the management of all activities to ensure  projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, scope management, meet quality expectations, and ensures 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 variance in the project (budget, scope, schedule, and out of process/policy.•    Support and plan for machine testing, training, commissioning, and customer acceptance. Assist Engineering, Marketing, Production, and Strategic Sourcing on project cost estimates (budgetary and full project quotes) for Contract submission.•    Maintain and manage project action logs.•    Works with cross functional project teams to identify risks up front 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 leads the team to deliver projects on-time. Operational Excellence•    Confers with project staff to outline work plans and to assign duties, responsibilities, the scope of authority, and execution.•    Takes 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 managing 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.•    Mentor, and train Project Managers, I and II on Project Management best practices.•    Challenges teams to meet stretch targets•    Steps in and helps project team when needed.•    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  QualificationsREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Engineering and/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. Communication: Must be able to communicate with USA and other global partners (Fluent English) *Or equivalent combination of 12+ years of education and experience in Engineering, Business or Project Management. Must maintain railroad safety training and certifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:     Education: Advanced Degree     Licenses/Certifications: Project Management Certification.    Additional InformationWORKING 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•    May lift up to 30 lbs. occasionally.•    20% or more travel including international •    Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment. Loram is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.  Equal Opportunity Employer: Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.