Project Manager I

　　Rochester, NY, USA ● The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America

　　Req #767

　　Tuesday, January 16, 2024

　　About Gleason

　　With 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) match

　　Flexible scheduling

　　Tuition Assistance Program

　　Employee Assistance Program

　　Formal and informal Development opportunities.

　　Position Summary:

　　The project management team coordinates the overall process of Machine Project Execution (externally and internally focused), from order receipt through final payment, for machines manufactured at Gleason Automation Systems, Rochester, NY.

　　Project Manager I supports the team with order intake, schedule and resource planning and change order management.

　　Job Responsibilities:

　　Project Manager I

　　Create orders and project definition documents from information provided by sales and applications engineering

　　Schedules technical review meetings, project launch meetings, change review meetings, and perfect install meetings

　　Prepares and maintains project timelines and schedules to line of sight milestones

　　Utilizes resource pools, remaining work, material availability, and scheduling tools to forecast the need of resources and relay that information to the business.

　　Supports change management including updating budgets, scheduling engineering and supply chain activities, forecasting revised completion dates, documenting transaction history, and communicating to stakeholders

　　Reports on project metrics including on time delivery, costs, and issue management

　　Coordinates entertainment and transportation of customers during evenings, weekends and holidays

　　Coordinates machine installation and commissioning activities with Gleason's service team

　　Participates in preparation of work instructions and generation of continuous improvement initiatives regarding project management systems and tools

　　Supports other project managers in other tasks as assigned

　　Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

　　Project scheduling

　　Demonstrated experience leading and managing programs / projects from inception through execution resulting in a successful conclusion with regard to customer satisfaction and achievement of company goals.

　　Experience in project management for capital goods, preferably as a supplier of industrial goods and services.

　　Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills. Have the ability to present information to a variety of audiences including management, customers, vendors, engineers, etc. Ability to translate complex commercial and technical requirements for all involved in the project.

　　Understanding of mechanical and electrical principles and how they are applied.

　　Working knowledge of INCOTERMS, cost accounting, accounts receivables, design review and approval process.

　　Position requires evening and weekend work hours as needed to accommodate customer visits

　　Demonstrated experience with project risk analysis and the mitigation and resolution of same.

　　Proven experience on lean six sigma or continuous improvement projects

　　Working experience with quality systems and ISO9001:2015.

　　Industrial production experience desired, preferably in a machine products related industry.

　　Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required for periods which may exceed 2 weeks at a time approximately 10 – 15% of the time.

　　Preferred Education/Training/Experience:

　　Bachelor degree in business, project management or related engineering field and 2-10 years of experience and/or trainingComputer Skills:

　　Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project (or equivalent), relevant SAP modulesTravel Requirements:

　　Negligible (10-15%)The 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 ENVIRONMENT

　　PHYSICAL DEMANDS

　　The 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 ENVIRONMENT

　　The 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 ACCOMMODATIONS

　　To 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.

　　DISCLAIMER

　　The 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.

　　Other details

　　Job Family GWR & GSAC

　　Job Function Indirect

　　Pay Type Salary

　　Min Hiring Rate $56,324.00

　　Max Hiring Rate $93,874.00

　　Travel Required Yes

　　Required Education Bachelor’s Degree

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　　Rochester, NY, USA

　　The Gleason Works, 1000 University Avenue, Rochester, New York, United States of America