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Powell's Service Division, located in Southeast Houston, Texas, is currently seeking a Project Management Manager to lead a strong team of Project Managers. The Project Management Manager will deliver management and direction for the Project Management Teams. The teams are accountable for managing and monitoring the project lifecycle to ensure projects are executed within their scope, schedule, budget, quality level, and targeted benefit realization — the project lifecycle includes, from the requirement phase through project retirement. Posted position does not allow for relocation or sponsorship assistance.

Essential Responsibilities

• Strong, active leadership in a matrix environment to promote best practices in managing interrelated projects and programs to ensure successful delivery. Ensure the department has the correct toolsets and processes in place and that all relevant staff are trained and equipped to deliver successfully

• Provide performance feedback and goal setting; conducts annual performance assessments and skill development and training

• Ensures a clear and consistent approach is followed and is aligned with corporate objectives

• Resolve significant order related issues with a focus on customer service, commercial and contractual obligations

• Acts as primary communication linkage between business and customers regarding contracts and project’s progress

• Attend/Chair meetings as required to resolve issues and provide status updates

• Contribute to organizational business and budget planning process

• Proactively engage with Directors and Senior Managers to identify opportunities for business improvements

• Stakeholder management, build relationships with internal and external individuals for positive project engagement

• Liaise closely with business partners (Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, purchasing teams to ensure accurate & robust budget monitoring against project plans

• Track and monitor benefits realization against planned targets

• Member of the Corporate International Project Management Council

• Attend local professional associations

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree with a minimum of ten years relevant, progressive work experience; or BS/BA Degree with MBA, MS plus eight years minimum relevant work experience

• Be a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) or have a management level certification from the Association of Project Management (APM)

• Previous Project Management experience with P/L responsibilities desirable

• Previous Project Management managerial or supervisory experience desirable

• Experience in a customer manufacturing or complexity business environment preferred

• Previous experience utilizing Projects related software (i.e. - Primavera, Microsoft Projects, Excel and Oracle) with the ability to learn new software programs

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Ability to coach and develop direct reports

• Expected Competencies to include:

• Business Acumen (Business Strategy, Contract Management)

• Leadership (Inclusiveness, Critical Thinking)

• Technical Project Management (Professional Execution within a formal framework)

• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence a matrix-organized team through the lifecycle of a project

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders

• Detail-oriented and results-driven.

• Demonstrated ability to make good decisions based on limited information

• Established ability to negotiate with and influence customers, subcontractors and other key stakeholders

• Strong focus on customer satisfaction

• Technically astute

Working & Environmental Conditions

• Temperature controlled working environment. Some outside activities may be required.

• This position may travel out-of-town to attend training and meetings.

• Typical office environment: may experience minor discomfort from extensive use of a computer display and keyboard; travel between buildings on campus and between campuses.

• Maintaining body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.

• Sitting, standing and walking for long periods of time.

• Typing, punching or applying pressure to an object with fingers and palm.

More Information

This job description outlines the essential functions of the job and does not contain a comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties.

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In our 75+ year history, Powell has always known that our employees are at the heart of our success. Without question, we have the most talented people in all parts of our organization. As a manufacturer, we recruit and hire experienced and knowledgeable applicants to ensure our product is engineered, fabricated, and assembled to customer specifications!

Powell’s culture has and will always be founded in our "can do" attitude. If we can imagine it, we can do it. Become a part of our story and let us help you write yours. Hard work pays off in all our teams, with opportunity for advancement and promotion without sacrificing work-life balance. Successful candidates must have a legal authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis, with only those candidates selected for interview contacted.

Powell offers comprehensive health insurance for you and your family, 401k savings, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, professional development opportunities, company-sponsored wellness programs, and a collaborative work environment.

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability

If you need an accommodation in the hiring process, you may contact 713.378.2685. Application status inquiries will not be accepted in this manner.