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Job Description The Project Leader will be in charge of managing all aspects of complex projects from inception to conclusion. Projects mostly consist of machine sales and post‑installation changes. Essential Functions Work with sales, engineering, and product management at proposal stage to define appropriate machine configuration for application. Provide technical sales support by creating and giving presentations to customers as needed. Assist in customer demos as needed. Act as point of contact on assigned projects; perform a variety of highly skilled duties such as assembling, coordinating, and managing multidisciplinary technical review teams. May participate or lead negotiations with internal or external clients; manage relationships including conducting planning sessions to define project scope and performance expectations. Assist with developing business plans, strategies, and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities. Provide subject‑matter expertise in areas including project management, scope definition, risk identification, project methodology, resource allocation, facilitation, and other areas based on knowledge and background. Facilitate and troubleshoot problems associated with developing complex systems or coordinating the development and design projects. Respond to inquiries about projects. Ensure timelines are met and project goals are attained. Participate in presentations to management on project updates, project cycle, and expected results. May interface with customer, sales, field service, accounting, and operations as necessary to generate cost estimates, gross profit analyses, production estimates, and risk analyses. Other duties as assigned. Job Qualifications Demonstrated project management skills. Technical capacity/knowledge of finishing equipment industry. Problem‑solving and analytical ability. Working knowledge of MAPICS and MS Office. Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to independently solve problems while interacting with various teams and teammates on daily processes and flow. Capability to multi‑task various duties throughout the day, maintain a positive attitude, and be versatile and flexible. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; bachelor’s degree preferred. Typically requires 2‑4 years’ experience in managing medium‑scale projects. Typically requires a minimum of 4‑6 years of experience in R&D, field service, manufacturing, or other related fields. Supervisory Responsibility Typically reports to Aftermarket or New Equipment Value Stream Leader; this position does not directly supervise other employees. Work Environment This is an office position associated with a manufacturing facility. Although the employee may spend a portion of their time in the office area, the employee’s essential job duties also require a portion of time in the manufacturing area. The employee must be able to correctly wear and use any Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required by the employer when in the manufacturing area. Physical Demands This role requires the constant use of standard office equipment; visual and mental focus; light lifting may be required in order to inspect goods; frequent travel is expected. Position Type This is a regular, full‑time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs. Travel Frequent travel is expected for this position. Disclaimer The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time. Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V. This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre‑employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

