Gleason CorporationWith more than 2,200 employees and 13 manufacturing facilities worldwide, Gleason Corporation is a leader in gear technology. Gleason's product and service offerings include gear and transmission design software, gear manufacturing machines and related accessories, gear metrology equipment and automation systems. Gleason products are used by customers in e-mobility, commercial vehicles, aerospace, agriculture, mining, sustainable energy, construction, power tools, marine and many other industries Working for Gleason, you will be connected to work that matters, putting your expertise to its best use while developing skills for the future. The result is a career defined by you, supported by Gleason and built on tangible accomplishments. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for the right people to join us on our mission. If you are interested in being part of our team, there are a few things you should know: We are energized by challenges and the effort needed to solve them. We like working with people who are positive, adaptable and growth-minded.
We care how work gets accomplished and are deeply invested in the success of our customers and colleagues. If this sounds like you, we invite you to read on and learn more.Why Work At Gleason?Excellent benefits package including a 6% Company 401(k) matchFlexible schedulingTuition Assistance ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramFormal and informal Development opportunities.Position SummaryThis position is a member within the Project Management Team. The primary responsibility of this position is to transform machine proposals into sales orders in SAP and then launch the Project via the project gate process.This position is responsible for transferring contractual elements from the Machine Proposal into a Sales Order and Project Definition, using SAP. The sales order defines the terms, conditions, and content in a structured manner necessary for Gleason Works Rochester to execute the Project, in a manner that will satisfy customer expectations.This position is responsible for initiating the Project Launch process by chairing the Technical Review meeting involving stakeholders across a multitude of disciplines, including the Project Manager. Downstream, the Project is transitioned to the Project Manager during the Project Launch meeting.Thereafter, this position is responsible to quantify and re-launch any necessary changes / amendments to the Sales Order, as these changes affect execution of the project with regards to terms, conditions, and content. Maintains accurate pricing within the SAP Sales Order during the entire course of the Project.This position is intended to serve as a stepping stone to a Project Manager position with the expectation that such a transition may occur after a level of experience, training and education is achieved and upon the need of the Team.Essential FunctionsReceives machine sales order documentation and transitions into SAP by creating a Machine Sales Order/Project Definition and Booking the orderDefines all commercial and technical deliverables within the machine Sales OrderResponsible for the Project launch process of machine orders by:Chairing the Technical Review Meeting (TRM)Quantifying the budget for the ProjectCo-chairing the Project Launch Meeting (PLM)Transitioning the Project over to the Project ManagerOversees any gaps discovered during the launch process and tracks to closure within the Quality systemMaintains accuracy of the Sales Order (and Project Definition) in SAP for scope of supply, commercial terms and pricing/commissioning levelsChairs Change Review Meetings (CRM) when order changes occurSupportive role for the Project Manager in the execution of Machine Orders/ProjectsServes as Customer advocate within the company and strives to ensure that Customer commitments are achievedRequired Computer SkillsMS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, MS ProjectRelevant SAP transactions - SD, PSOther: Global Phone and Web Conferencing - Zoom, MS TeamsRequired Education / Skills / ExperienceBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related Engineering FieldProject Management Certificate desiredMulti-lingual skills highly desiredHighly organizedCommercial awareness relating to industrial capital goods contracts, INCOTERMS, financial processes, scheduling, planningPreferred experience in negotiating and selling techniquesMulti-tasking, flexible, ability to work in an environment with a high level of accountabilityAbility to interact professionally across multiple cultures and global regionsMust possess good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to present information to a variety of working disciplines.Demonstrated inter-personal skills within a company-wide collaborative environment as well as with an external Customer/Sales basePositive, Can-Do attitude with the ability to move forward through obstacles in a win-win mannerSupportive of the Project Manager in order to satisfy the Customer's Project expectationsThe salary range in this posting depends on qualifications and experience.
Actual compensation may vary, and this job posting is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific employee, which is always dependent on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors including work schedule, shift premiums, and overtime.Gleason is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to age, disability, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, national origin, race/color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, victim of domestic violence status, arrest or conviction record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws.Office EnvironmentPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that would need to be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job in an office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Reasonable AccommodationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, experience and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees are required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their manager or supervisor.DisclaimerThe duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed and is not an all inclusive summary of job duties and responsibilities. The omission of specific statements or duties and responsibilities does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the Company as the needs of the Company and requirements of the job change.