Project Manager,Program / Project Manager,Operations Management Job Lenexa area,Kansas USA,Management

Manage assigned projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring delivery aligns with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality standards
Coordinate internal and external resources to support field execution, including Field Service Managers, Technicians, Project Engineers, and subcontractors
Ensure project documentation is complete and maintained throughout the lifecycle
Track and manage project financials, including revenue, cost, margin, labor, and material usage
Maintain accurate project schedules, logs, forecasts, and closeout documentation
Support monthly forecasting activities and provide inputs to S&OP related to upcoming labor demand or equipment volume
Identify opportunities to optimize labor and material usage while maintaining scope integrity
Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day project communication with customers
Provide clear, timely project status updates and elevate risks or issues as needed
Develop working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders by understanding project requirements and success criteria
Act as a technical liaison in coordination with engineering and technical teams
Provide guidance and day-to-day direction to Project Coordinators as assigned
Collaborate closely with Field Service Managers and Technicians to ensure field execution aligns with scope, standards, and safety requirements
Participate in account meetings, internal project reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives
Execute projects in accordance with PMO governance, standard work, and Copeland processes
Maintain project data in required systems and tools
Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement efforts
Review active projects and update status, risks, and schedules
Intake new projects and validate scope, assumptions, and execution plans
Attend customer and internal account meetings and adjust plans based on outcomes
Track upcoming work and capacity needs across assigned accounts
Proactively identify issues and recommend solutions

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
Experience in project coordination, project management, or technical field service environments
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Ability to travel up to 25% based on project and customer needs
Commitment to safety and compliance in field environments
Ability to support field-based projects, including visits to customer sites as needed
Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment with multiple active projects
3–5+ years of experience supporting HVACR, controls, refrigeration, or technical services projects (preferred)
Experience working with food retail customers (preferred)
Familiarity with PMO-driven environments and standardized project controls (preferred)
CAPM, PMP, or demonstrated project management proficiency (preferred)
Strong written and verbal communication skills (preferred)

Hard Skills

project management
project coordination
financial management
scheduling
forecasting
technical liaison
continuous improvement
scope management
risk management
customer communication

Soft Skills

relationship building
problem solving
communication
team collaboration
adaptability
attention to detail
organizational skills
leadership
customer service
time management

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
CAPM
PMP

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Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Management

Project Manager, Program / Project Manager, Operations Management