Traveling Project Manager- Capital Equipment Installation

This is a remote position involving extensive travel throughout the U.S., as well as multiple trips to Germany per year.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for complex packaging and processing machine projects, often with a focus on Automation and combinate systems involving Multivac and Third-Party OEM equipment. Coordinate with sales and service teams to ensure adequate support throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-sale to post-installation. Review customer specifications with the Technical Sales Advisors, Consult with MULTIVAC Germany, Internal Engineering, 3rd party suppliers, Field Service Managers, Regional Sales Manager, Sales Administration and customers to resolve all issues from either MULTIVAC, vendor OEM’s, or customers that could interfere with execution of a Quality Installation. 

• As needed, coordinate trips to MULTIVAC Germany for extensive testing on complex equipment that has high profile expectations and potential for complexities in the field resulting in unacceptable cost burdens.

• Ensure project documentation requirements are fulfilled and all internal MULTIVAC project documentation and records are complete. Review, understand, mark-up, and edit or manipulate technical drawings with internal departments and the customer.

• Stay current in new technologies with a focus on complex equipment and assist the Training Department in teaching the Field Service Technicians.

• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulatory requirements and perform Risk Assessments as required.

• Assist Service Management to develop and maintain Pre-installation and Installation protocols that meet MULTIVAC and customer needs.  Review with Service Management the Installation Reports and all follow-up items. 

Qualifications:
 

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or automation engineering, and two years related technical project management experience; or equivalent combination of education and work experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

Language Ability:
Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from the group of managers, clients, and the customers.

Math Ability:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft 365, drafting and 3D modeling platforms, and project management software.

Certificates and Licenses:
Current valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a passport for travel as required by position.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather) and work near moving mechanical parts. The associate is frequently exposed to extreme cold (non-weather). The associate is occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather) and risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is often loud.

Physical Demands:
The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to stand, walk, talk, and hear. The associate is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The associate is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.