Solutions Project Manager (Industrial Automation)

Company and BG Description:

Delta, founded in 1971, is a global provider of power and thermal management solutions. Its mission statement, "To provide innovative, clean and energy-efficient solutions for a better tomorrow," focuses on addressing key environmental issues such as global climate change. As an energy-saving solutions provider with core competencies in power electronics and automation, Delta's business categories include Power Electronics, Mobility, Automation, and Infrastructure.

Position Purpose:

In this Solutions Project Manager role, you will require a high level of technical expertise to guiding projects to successful completion by effectively managing resources, mitigating risks, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders within defined timeframes to meet clients' business requirements for quality and cost. The Project Manager owns end-to-end project execution and manage training, resources, expenses, schedules, relationships, and site management with a deep understanding of the business environment. In addition, the PJM ensures project delivery with high quality and client satisfaction, including actions such as arranging regular meetings, ensuring contract compliance, and handling documentation and reporting.

Job Objectives

Project Delivery Efficiency

• Manage end to end projects on production/services/delivery
• Setting project delivery milestones
• Managing budget: monitoring project hours, costs, and resource allocation
• Budget management, risk management, and quality control
• Quoting projects of various size, volume, technologies, and disciplines
• Adhering to phase gate processes and documenting deviations.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction
• Stakeholder communication
• Meeting client's requirement while complying with internal processes
• Delivering a quality solution to satisfied stakeholders

Risk Management

• Identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them before they impact scope, schedule, and/or costs.
• Integrate internal policies and business requirements through analytics approach with business models to.

Team Productivity & Development

• Ensuring team is meeting deadlines
• Coordinating with technical teams to track progress and ensure timely completion.
• Define most efficient and appropriate way to achieve operational excellence through process improvements, automation, and professional development initiatives.

Strategic Alignment

• Ensure projects align with business objectives
• Contribute to measurable improvements in revenue, efficiency, customer experience.

Key Competencies:

• Project Planning & Execution
• Develops detailed project plans
• Manages scope, time, cost, and quality
• Monitors progress and adjusts as needed

Risk Management

• Identifies potential risks early
• Develops mitigation strategies
• Responds proactively to issues

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepares and manages budgets
• Controls project costs
• Reports on financial performance

Resource Management

• Allocates tasks based on skills and availability
• Ensures optimal use of human and material resources

Stakeholder Management

• Identifies stakeholders and understands their expectations
• Communicates effectively to ensure alignment

Communication

• Delivers clear, concise updates
• Adapts communication style to audience

Leadership

• Inspires and motivates team members
• Builds trust and resolves conflicts

Agile & Traditional Methodologies

• Understands and applies PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, PMI, etc.)

Change Management

• Leads change initiatives effectively
• Manages resistance and drives adoption

Key Behaviors:

• Accountability

Takes ownership of outcomes

• Proactivity

o Anticipates issues and acts ahead of time

• Collaboration

o Works well across teams and departments

• Adaptability

o Adjusts plans and behaviors to changing environments

• Detail-Oriented

o Tracks deliverables and ensures quality

• Decisiveness

o Makes informed, timely decisions

• Empathy

o Understands team dynamics and individual challenges

Core Strengths:

• Strategic Thinking

o Aligns projects with broader business goals

• Problem-Solving

o Breaks down issues and implements effective solutions

• Time Management

o Prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines

• Conflict Resolution

o Manages disagreements constructively

• Influence & Negotiation

o Gains buy-in without authority

• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

o Navigates interpersonal dynamics skillfully

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Project Initiation

o Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders

o Develop project charter and obtain approval from sponsors

o Identify stakeholders and create a stakeholder engagement plan

• Project Planning

o Develop a detailed project plan (tasks, timelines, dependencies, milestones)

o Define project budget and resource requirements

o Establish risk management, quality assurance, and communication plans

• Resource Management

o Assemble and manage project team members

o Assign tasks and responsibilities clearly

o Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors

• Execution and Delivery

o Lead and manage the execution of project activities

o Monitor progress and performance against the plan

o Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations

• Monitoring and Controlling

o Track project metrics (scope, time, cost, quality)

o Manage changes through a structured change control process

o Identify and mitigate risks and issues

o Provide regular project updates and status reports to stakeholders

• Communication

o Facilitate communication across teams and stakeholders

o Hold regular meetings (e.g., stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives)

o Manage project documentation and ensure information is accessible

• Budget and Cost Control

o Monitor spending and ensure the project stays within budget

o Prepare financial reports and forecasts

• Stakeholder Management

o Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders

o Manage expectations and provide transparency

o Gather feedback and adjust plans accordingly

• Project Closure

o Conduct project review and post-mortem analysis

o Document lessons learned and best practices

o Ensure all deliverables are completed and approved

o Release project resources and archive documentation

Qualifications:

• Educational Background

o Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Management)

o Master's degree (optional but advantageous), such as:

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

MPM (Master of Project Management)

• Technical and Domain Knowledge

o Proficiency in project management tools

o Understanding of project management methodologies

o Familiarity with budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance

• Professional Experience

o Typically 3-7+ years of relevant experience managing projects

o Proven track record of delivering projects on time, on budget, and to scope

o Experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing multiple stakeholders

• Soft Skills and Core Competencies

o Leadership and team motivation

o Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

o Strong organizational and time-management abilities

o Problem-solving and critical thinking

o Negotiation and conflict resolution skills

o High emotional intelligence (EQ) and adaptability

• Professional Certifications (Optional)

o Top Certifications:

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Agile Certifications (for Agile-focused environments):

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)
• PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner)

Six Sigma Certification - for process improvement (e.g., Green Belt, Black Belt)