SunSource

Fluid power distribution with engineering support

Lead Project Manager

Project ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePhoenix, AZ, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field is required.
Two to five years of project management experience in a relevant industry is preferred.
A proven track record of successfully managing projects from initiation to completion is required.
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall is required.
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets, timelines, and resources effectively is required.
Experience in risk management and developing mitigation strategies is required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee customer projects from order receipt through final delivery, ensuring on-schedule completion and customer expectations are met.
Serve as the primary liaison between customers, sales, engineering, purchasing, production, warehouse operations, and suppliers.
Provide leadership and guidance on project execution, establish priorities, identify risks, and drive cross-functional communication for on-time and profitable project completion.
Coordinate customer project scheduling, control panel builds, material readiness, engineering releases, production schedule communications, material expediting, shipments, and project closeout.
Maintain change logs for approved requested changes and related costs, ERP production orders, and open issues matrices.
Provide customer status updates and collaborate with other teams to resolve issues and meet customer requirements.
Assign projects to Project Manager staff; call project review meetings; collaborate with Production Managers on production schedules; escalate material shortages and engineering delays; recommend production priorities; and hold departments accountable to project milestones.
Directly supervise and support Project Managers and other assigned team members; assign workload and establish priorities to meet project deadlines.
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 support efficient project execution.
Deliver projects on schedule and on budget, communicate across departments, proactively resolve issues, maintain customer relationships, and support accountability and operational excellence.

Desired Qualifications

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification or equivalent is highly desirable.

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.

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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

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

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

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

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.

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About the Company

SunSource

Fluid power distribution with engineering support

SunSource distributes fluid power components and systems to OEMs, MROs, and mobile industrial equipment users. It provides design and engineering support, supply chain optimization, productivity solutions, value-added services, and repair capabilities. The products are delivered through a national network with strong local presence, combining technical expertise with customer service to offer cost-effective, maintenance-reducing solutions. SunSource differentiates itself through its long track record (85+ years), comprehensive engineering and repair services, and a focus on helping customers boost productivity while lowering operating costs. The company aims to deliver high-quality products and services, foster growth for its associates and partners, and build lasting customer relationships through technical support and reliable service.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Windsor, CA
Founded: 2001

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