Lead Project Manager

Heitek Automation, a SunSource company, is a leading provider of industrial automation components and integrated solutions. With decades of experience across industries including medical, life sciences, machine building, automotive, semiconductor, food & beverage, and water processing, we bring deep technical expertise to every project. Our commitment to exceptional service and innovative problem-solving helps customers overcome their most complex automation challenges. www.heitek.com

Primary Responsibilities Customer project scheduling Control panel build coordination Material readiness tracking Maintain Change Log for approved requested changes and related costs. Engineering release coordination ERP production order creation / maintenance Production schedule communication Customer status updates Materials expedite coordination Maintain Open Issues Matrix Problem solve with other teams to meet customer requirements. Shipment coordination Project closeout Key Metrics On-Time Delivery % Budget Maintenance Engineering Release Compliance Material Availability at Build Start Expedite Frequency Customer Satisfaction Revenue Shipped vs. Schedule Open Past-Due Projects Post production change minimization Systematic order maintenance and accuracy The Lead Project Manager has the authority to: Assign Projects to Project Manager Staff Call project review meetings. Collaborate on production schedule with Production Managers Escalate material shortages. Escalate engineering delays. Recommend production priorities. Hold departments accountable to project milestones. Key Competencies & Skills: Leadership & Team Development Directly supervise and support Project Managers and other assigned team members. Assign workload and establish priorities to ensure project deadlines are met. Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback. Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans. Promote collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the project coordination team. Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members as needed. Monitor team performance and workload capacity to ensure efficient project execution. Additional Success Measures In addition to project execution metrics, the role should be evaluated on: Team productivity and workload balance Employee development and retention Accuracy and timeliness of project communication Reduction in project delays and escalations Continuous improvement initiatives implemented Cross-functional collaboration effectiveness

Education: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly de sirable Experience: Preferred 2-5 years minimum of project management experience in a relevant industry Proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completion Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively Experience in risk management and developing mitigation strategies