Senior Project Manager & PMO Lead
Resume:
St. Louis, MO *****
314-***-**** www.linkedin.com
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ERIC WALTER
SUMMARY
I am actively pursuing a challenging and fulfilling role in project or program management but also open to engineering positions. My expertise encompasses a broad spectrum of skills essential to project management and product development, spanning project management, complex design, engineering, sourcing, systems integration, operations, establishing robust customer and supplier relationships, coordinating and proficient process management. I most recently was working in machine integration / automation company with a split role between Project Management and Engineering and would like to find a similar role. I gained significant experience coordinating and managing job sites and contractors in Greenfields and existing facilities to coordinate installation of large conveyor systems and facility improvements along-side other contractors and client personnel.
With over 20 years of extensive experience in project management, design, operations, and engineering across diverse industries such as machine design, consumer products, medical device development, and operations, I have consistently demonstrated my capability to lead projects from inception through to successful implementation. I have initiated and overseen multiple intricate process control programs alongside my primary roles in project management, design, and engineering.
My greatest strengths lie in my ambition, agility in adapting to change, and prowess in problem-solving, which I apply rigorously throughout my career and personal endeavors. I deeply engage in all phases of product development, continuously evolving and learning. Rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit, I bring a proactive and innovative approach to corporate environments. I am self-aware and confident yet maintain a humble and collaborative attitude.
Central to my professional philosophy is a commitment to continuous improvement and personal growth, which drives my professional and personal pursuits alike.
PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS
I was recognized for my contributions to process development and assigned the responsibility for oversight and governance for the Tacony Corporation NPD process along with my Senior Project Manager and Manager of Project Management roles.
I have developed design validation and testing programs, including all associated processes, standards and procedures for Tacony Corporation.
I was the recipient of an outstanding achievement award from Hussmann Corporation for contributions to a major product development project.
SKILLS
Manage capital projects ranging from $10,000 to $10 million, leading initiatives from concept development through implementation and operational handoff.
Develop and manage project plans, schedules, budgets, resources, risk mitigation strategies, and stakeholder communications using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, and other project management platforms.
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, installation teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to execute equipment installations, facility upgrades, and operational improvement initiatives.
Lead manufacturing and operational projects focused on productivity improvements, process optimization, equipment integration, and facility expansion.
Apply extensive mechanical design and manufacturing engineering expertise across machine design, consumer products, medical devices, material handling systems, and industrial equipment.
Utilize advanced proficiency in Creo (Pro/ENGINEER), SolidWorks, and Solid Edge to support product development, equipment design, and manufacturing solutions.
Develop, map, and implement business processes, operational procedures, and process control systems to improve efficiency, quality, and organizational performance.
Implement and support ERP and PLM systems, including Epicor and Windchill, to enhance data management, workflow efficiency, and business operations.
Perform root cause analysis and complex problem-solving to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Leverage technical expertise in PLC Ladder Logic, Visual Basic, and C# programming to support automation, controls integration, and manufacturing initiatives.
Utilize Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Cloud applications to support project planning, process documentation, reporting, training, and communications.
Partner with executive leadership, engineering teams, operations personnel, suppliers, and customers to align project objectives and deliver measurable business results.
WORK HISTORY
Project Manager
StreamTech Engineering, February 2024 – February 2026
Responsibilities:
Overall Project Management to develop, install and commission automated equipment, including timeline, budget & resource allocation.
Equipment installs, job site supervision
Coordination with and management of contractors and construction crews in addition to governance of scope compliance
Consistent work within greenfield construction sites as well as established facilities
Supplier/contractor coordination and management
Automated machine specification, design & implementation supervision
Budget compliance for capital expenditures
Business process consultation to guide system development and implementation.
Managed integration CAPEX
Project Manager
Central States Manufacturing, May 2022 – October 2023
Responsibilities:
Overall Project Management to bring new products to market, including timeline, budget & resource allocation.
Mentoring junior level engineers in engineering best practices for design for manufacturing and risk analysis
Automated machine specification, design & implementation supervision
Coordination with and management of contractors and construction crews in addition to governance of scope compliance
Budget compliance for capital expenditures
ERP implementation consulting
Business process consultation to guide system development and implementation.
Managed movement of existing equipment and integration of new equipment to support product
Project Manager, Engineering Development
CoreLink Surgical, January 2020 – April 2022
Responsibilities:
Establishment and governance of Project Management Processes
Overall Project Management for multi-million-dollar projects to bring new products to market, including timeline, budget & resource allocation
Assurance of FDA compliance for product testing and commercialization
Technical design and testing consultation
Business process consultation
Part and prototype database maintenance and tracking in accordance with project guidelines.
Manager, Project Management
Tacony Corporation, September 2019 – January 2020
Direction of project management team
Management of multi-million-dollar projects from conception through implementation
Design & development of new innovative automated products for niche business segment
ERP system integration & development
ERP system maintenance and programming
Governance of database guidelines in adherence to customer and internal requirements for production
Coordination and planning with domestic and foreign manufacturers / suppliers
Senior Project Manager
Tacony Corporation, April 2017 – September 2019
Responsibilities:
Management of multi-million-dollar projects from conception through implementation
Establishment and governance of Project Management Processes
ERP system integration & development
ERP system maintenance and programming
Management of ERP system configurator database
Development and governance of engineering change processes
Design & Development of automated test fixtures and processes
Design & development of new innovative automated products for niche business segment
Planning, coordination, and specification of new equipment
Coordination and planning with domestic and foreign manufacturers / suppliers
Product Development Manager
Tacony Corporation, February 2014 – April 2017
Responsibilities:
Management of multi-million-dollar projects from conception through implementation
Establishment and governance of Project Management Processes
Conversion of production facility from batch to one-piece flow through management coordination, process development and implementation. (Including hands-on physical setup)
ERP system integration & development
ERP system maintenance and programming
Development and governance of engineering change processes
Design & Development of automated test fixtures and processes
Consumer product design
Coordination and planning with domestic and foreign manufacturers / suppliers
Design Engineer
Tacony Corporation, February 2009 – 2014
Responsibilities:
Consumer product research, development and design
Product engineering, testing and validation
Development and governance of engineering change processes
Design & Development of automated test fixtures and processes
Coordination and planning with domestic and foreign manufacturers / suppliers
ERP system integration & development
ERP system maintenance and programming
Machine Designer - Contract
Mark Andy Corporation, November 2008 – January 2009
Responsibilities:
Design and layout of printing press configurations
Design Engineer
Lectro Engineering, January 2007 – September 2008
Responsibilities:
Design & development for custom machinery and existing machine enhancements / variants
Senior Designer
Hussmann Corporation, January 2005 – January 2007
Responsibilities:
Design development of complex refrigeration systems
Quality evaluations for new products
Supplier quality / process evaluations
Automation of BoM entry vis Visual Basic
Survey Draftsman
James Engineering & Surveying, April 2004 – January 2007
Responsibilities:
Creation of survey drawings for new construction and property sales
Design Engineer/Machine Designer
Ga-Vehren Engineering, June 1998 – April 2004
Responsibilities:
Design of complex custom converting machinery
Integration of printing presses and packaging equipment
Installation and warranty maintenance of equipment
Research & Development
Machine Assembly
Machinist/QA Inspector/Drafter
Ga-Vehren Engineering, June 1997 – June 1998
Responsibilities:
Fabrication and assembly of converting machinery
Quality assurance of fabricated machine components
Machine layout drawings
Machinist
Ga-Vehren Engineering, June 1996 – June 1997
Responsibilities:
Fabrication and assembly of converting machinery
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN DRAFTING AND DESIGN
ITT Technical Institute, St. Louis MO 1998
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