Project Manager (Hibbing (Minnesota), United States)

Company: Metso Outotec
Location: Hibbing
Posted on: May 23, 2023

Job Description:

Would you like to take this opportunity to influence the industry towards a more responsible use of the world's natural resources?
At Metso Outotec you will join a supportive and inclusive network of colleagues from around the world. There will always be a chance for you to learn and try something new.
This is your invitation to rise above what was possible yesterday.

Job posting end date: 02/01/2023

The Project Manager is responsible for Market Area Project execution and related customer communication. Projects will range from Life Cycle Service inventory consignment contracts to significant product upgrade deliveries to market area customers and significant field service events as well as LTSA service contracts. The Project Manager will ensure parts deliveries are tracked and delivered on time in order to meet customer expectations and site requirements, fulfill contract obligations, and achieve targets for safety, quality, schedule, and budget. The project manager is responsible for stakeholder communication and relationship management including customers, suppliers, and internal units.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing LCS / LTSA contracts, inventory consignment contracts, and significant field service events in accordance with Metso Outotec global processes, tools, and policies, utilizing solid project management practices
• Responsible for managing projects, ensuring deliveries are properly resourced, meet customer expectations, fulfill contract obligations, and achieve targets for safety, quality, schedule, and budget
• Execute projects as sold by the Sales Account Managers / Proposal Department
• Enter purchase orders and projects into SAP Business System and perform all required SAP functions including purchase requisitions, invoices, cost runs, and proper job closeout procedures within SAP
• Prepare internal and external kick-off meeting to define project objectives and clarify contractual issues as required
• Create project schedules including equipment supply and installation schedules in coordination with other Metso Outotec departments including engineering and field service units using MS project.
• Work in liaison with the various technical support staff within Metso Outotec organization to coordinate the design of procedures, special tooling, jigs, and fixtures that are needed to execute the work scope
• During project execution, coordinate delivery of materials and/or labor
• Maintain records of installation progress and technical information for all field service events
• Responsible for stakeholder communication and relationship management (customers, suppliers, internal units...)
• Communicate with Field Service and contractor workforce during site work
• Coordinate field activities with the customer and/or the customer's contractor(s)
• Provide technical support to customers
• Prepare detailed scope of work plans, estimates, and customer proposals for extra work not included in the original contract
• Responsible for adhering to robust scope change management practices in delivering projects
• Invoice the customer as per contract requirements and in a timely manner
• Approve suppliers' invoices as per contract requirements
• Follow-up on project cost deviation, cycle times, and Accounts Receivable
• Responsible to manage lessons learned, identify continuous improvement opportunities, and provide feedback to relevant stakeholders
• When appropriate, make recommendations to improve field methods and/or efficiency
• Take a leadership position in the planning and execution of larger more complex projects
• Carry out other service-related tasks as a member of Metso Outotec Minerals' Service Group as may be requested by the Manager
  
  Qualifications and Experience
  
  
  • Experience in project execution serving mining or other heavy equipment industries preferred
  • Project management certification or other professional degree is preferred
  • Solid SAP fluency and experience is required
  • Salesforce experience is preferred
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain and maintain a valid passport
    
    Skills and Abilities
    
    
    • Knowledge of Metso Outotec capital equipment products is a plus
    • Fundamental knowledge of commercial and legal terms and conditions
    • A high degree of precision and attention to detail
    • The ability to understand engineering drawings is a plus
    • Strong leadership skills with a bias for action and the ability to motivate teamwork
    • Autonomous, capable of making decisions, work with minimum supervision
    • Highly organized and able to multitask and prioritize various activities to ensure timely and accurate compliance with schedule and budget requirements
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, visitors, co-workers, management, suppliers, contractors, and regulatory inspectors
    • Polished customer relations and good interpersonal relations skills
    • In-depth knowledge of personal computers, including Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Outlook)
    • Highly motivated with the ability to work under stress and meet tight deadlines
    • Regularly required to perform in-office environment, use hands and fingers; reach with hands and arms; and effectively communicate with others. Must be comfortable communicating in shop/plant environments
    • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
    • Required use of keyboards, telephones, copiers, visits, and movement through shops, and travel experiences
    • Able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, including climbing up and down multiple flights by way of stairs or ladders when working in the field, as well as the ability to react to audible warnings when working in the field
    • Able to travel occasionally, both domestic and international, 30%
      
      We Offer
      
      
      • A friendly, respectful environment that values high ambition, putting our customer in the center of all we do, getting it done together, and open and honest communication
      • Challenging opportunities that contribute to the development and enhancement of Metso Outotec's industry-leading solutions.
      • Regular opportunities to work in a global community
      • Pride in contributing to an industry leader providing end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, and metals refining industries globally
        • Competitive benefits which include: healthcare options (medical, dental, vision), HSA, short term, and long term disability, healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts, 401K plan with a generous company match, education assistance, paid vacation (
          • This position is eligible for an annual bonus, which is a percentage of annual eligible wages and is primarily dependent on the Company's financial performance.
            
            Metso Outotec is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, please contact nca.recruiting@mogroup.com or 844-632-4092 (Option 1).
            
            Metso Outotec is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing, metals refining and recycling industries globally. By improving our customers' energy and water efficiency, increasing their productivity, and reducing environmental risks with our product and process expertise, we are the partner for positive change.
            
            Metso Outotec is committed to limiting global warming to 1.5 -C with Science Based Targets. We ranked 8th on the 2021 Global 100 list of the world's most sustainable companies.
            
            Headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, Metso Outotec employs over 15,000 people in more than 50 countries and its sales for 2021 were about EUR 4.2 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. mogroup.com, twitter.com/metsooutotec

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