Sr. Project Manager

Our Company

Lancer Worldwide, a Hoshizaki Company, is an award-winning global leader in beverage dispensing. Through innovation and a commitment to dedication in action, we create products that benefit our customers worldwide, and give them a distinct advantage in the marketplace. We offer our teammates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We welcome talented, passionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

Summary

The Senior Project Manager coordinates resources and processes to ensure that projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget to produce the desired results. This role requires the ability to manage projects with a high level of visibility, complexity, priority and Executive ownership.

Essential Functions

• Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Develops and manages detailed project schedules and work plans.

• Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.

• Tracks project costs to meet budget.

• Coordinates the team throughout all project management phases.

• Leads daily/weekly stand-up and Project Coordination meetings.

• Coordinates with cross-discipline team members to make sure all parties are on track with project requirements, deadlines, and schedules.

• Employs risk management techniques to minimize threats to project success.

• Provides project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress.

• Reports, escalates, and collaborates with Executive Management as needed.

• Makes effective decisions when presented with challenges to project success.

• Manages relationships with the client(s) and all stakeholders (internal and external).

• Fosters a culture based on accountability.

• Uses and continually develops leadership skills.

• Measures project performance to identify areas for improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to deliver results within established time, budget, and resource constraints.

• Ability to troubleshoot systems through effective problem-solving skills and knowledge of best practices.

• Previous experience in the foodservice industry is preferred.

• Effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

• Fluency in Spanish is a definite plus.

• Excellent communication skills; including listening, verbal, and written.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Excellent leadership ability.

• The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

• Strong customer orientation.

• Knowledge of project management methodologies.

Education and Experience

• PMP Certification preferred. Bachelor’s or MS Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field is a plus

• 5 – 10+ years experience in Engineering / Project Management, with preference to technical background

• Proficient in MS Office Applications, inclusive of Microsoft Project. Previous experience working with beverage dispensing equipment or a related field is strongly preferred

• Working knowledge of engineering principles related to beverage dispensing, including valve dispensing technologies, manufacturing processes, injection molding, additive manufacturing, and other areas, is preferred.

• Experience in a product development role, working within the normal timeline and budget constraints associated with projects, is strongly preferred.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

Please note that LANCER does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Fee Agreement, LANCER will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, LANCER explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LANCER.

EEO Statement

Lancer provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.