Project Manager at Aagard in Location not listed

Pay Range: $71,000 - $101,000

Key Obsessions:

• Project Success
  • Execute the project plan to successful outcomes: customer satisfaction, scope, schedule and budget.
  • Identify, document, assign and resolve project issues and roadblocks.
  • Escalate to appropriate stakeholders, driving to the desired outcome.
  • Ability to adjust and pivot in changing circumstances, remain flexible, resilient, and open-minded.

• Team Leadership
  • Build, inspire, and motivate cohesive and high-performing project teams.
  • Develop and document successful project plans with project team members and stakeholders.
  • Schedule and lead effective meetings; including proper documentation, action items and follow-ups.
  • Maintain individual and department accountability to the project plan.

• Ensure Aagard Experience
  • Serve as primary customer contact for all new machine projects, from purchase to field acceptance.
  • Communicate clearly, accurately, concisely, and timely with customers; written and verbal.
  • Proactively address customer needs to ensure project success.
  • Ensure projects consistently exceed customer expectations, reinforcing Aagard’s commitment to helping customers win.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field plus 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Previous project management and/or customer relationship management experience preferred

• Self-confidence and the ability to be largely self-directed

• Demonstrated success in nurturing customer relationships

• Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Ability to learn Aagard software: Microsoft Dynamix AX, CAD software, Project Management Software

• Proficient keyboarding skills

• A conscientious approach to meeting and exceeding customer expectations

• Passion for excellence and influencing positive change

• Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail

• Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing

• Ability to handle confidential information with tact and discretion

• Willing and able to travel domestically and internationally as necessary (1-2 trips annually), and must comply with applicable travel requirements

• Must obtain and maintain a valid passport (cost reimbursed by Aagard)