Lead Project Manager
Summary
Oversees customer industrial automation projects at Heitek Automation (a SunSource company) from order receipt to final delivery — scheduling, material readiness, ERP production orders, shipment coordination, and customer updates — while supervising project managers. The work is project/ERP coordination, not hands-on software development.
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 Functions
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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
The Lead Project Manager has the authority to:
Key Competencies & Skills:
Leadership & Team Development
Additional Success Measures
In addition to project execution metrics, the role should be evaluated on:
Experience, Education and Skills
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
- PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable
- 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
Experience:
Success in This Role
A 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.
Skills
As published by lever · 8 questions
Basics
Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, Other website
Short answers (2)
- What is your desired annual salary or hourly rate of pay?
- If you were referred by a current employee, who referred you? optional
Pick from a list (6)
- Are you over the age of 18? optional
- Do you currently require this company’s immigration sponsorship for work authorization in order to onboard and work with this company? This includes if you require support for H-1B (including transfer, amendment, extension, and/or annual quota/lottery), H-1B1, O-1, E-3, TN, F-1 STEM, F-1 CPT, or similar. optional
- In order to maintain your continued ability to work, will you in the future require this company’s immigration sponsorship for work authorization? This includes if you will in the future require support for H-1B (including transfer, amendment, extension, and/or annual quota/lottery), H-1B1, O-1, E-3, TN, F-1 STEM, F-1 CPT, or similar. optional
- Were you referred by a current employee? optional
- Text Messaging OPT IN: Do you OPT IN and provide your express written consent to receive informational TEXT MESSAGES from SunSource or an affiliate company regarding this job opportunity or future job opportunities? Be aware that message frequency will vary and msg & data rates may apply. You may OPT OUT at any time by replying “STOP” or “UNSUBSCRIBE” to any text message received. optional
- APPLICANT STATEMENT: I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure work with SunSource ("the employer") and it's affiliate companies is true, complete and correct. I understand that the employer does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and no question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excusing any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by applicable local, provincial, or federal law.If I am hired, I understand that I am free to resign at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, and the employer reserves the same right to terminate my employment at any time, with or without cause and with or without prior notice, except as may be required by law. I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete or misrepresented in any respect, will be sufficient cause to (i) eliminate me from further consideration for employment, or (ii) may result in my immediate discharge from the employer's service, whenever it is discovered. I understand this application does not constitute an agreement or contract for employment for any specified period or definite duration. optional