Lead Project ManagerHeitek 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.The Lead Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of customer projects from order receipt through final delivery.
This position serves as the primary liaison between customers, sales, engineering, purchasing, production, warehouse operations, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet customer expectations.The Lead Project Manager provides leadership and guidance on project execution, establishes priorities, identifies risks, and drives cross-functional communication to support on-time and profitable project completion.Essential FunctionsPrimary ResponsibilitiesCustomer project schedulingControl panel build coordinationMaterial readiness trackingMaintain Change Log for approved requested changes and related costs.Engineering release coordinationERP production order creation / maintenanceProduction schedule communicationCustomer status updatesMaterials expedite coordinationMaintain Open Issues MatrixProblem solve with other teams to meet customer requirements.Shipment coordinationProject closeoutKey MetricsOn-Time Delivery %Budget MaintenanceEngineering Release ComplianceMaterial Availability at Build StartExpedite FrequencyCustomer SatisfactionRevenue Shipped vs. ScheduleOpen Past-Due ProjectsPost production change minimizationSystematic order maintenance and accuracyThe Lead Project Manager has the authority to:Assign Projects to Project Manager StaffCall project review meetings.Collaborate on production schedule with Production ManagersEscalate material shortages.Escalate engineering delays.Recommend production priorities.Hold departments accountable to project milestones.Key Competencies & Skills:Leadership & Team DevelopmentDirectly 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 MeasuresIn addition to project execution metrics, the role should be evaluated on:Team productivity and workload balanceEmployee development and retentionAccuracy and timeliness of project communicationReduction in project delays and escalationsContinuous improvement initiatives implementedCross-functional collaboration effectivenessExperience, Education and SkillsEducation:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related fieldPMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirableExperience:Preferred 2-5 years minimum of project management experience in a relevant industryProven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completionExperience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or WaterfallDemonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectivelyExperience in risk management and developing mitigation strategiesSuccess in This RoleA successful Lead Project Manager consistently delivers projects on schedule, on budget, communicates effectively across departments, proactively resolves issues, maintains strong customer relationships, and helps create a culture of accountability and operational excellence.