Project Manager - Buffalo, NY

About the position Ensuring Chart’s Success… “Cooler By Design” - Chart’s principal focus is the design and fabrication of cryogenic equipment; so you can see where we get our tagline from, right? Well, yes and no – see, we think the stuff we design and build is pretty cool too. What’s more, we’re problem solvers. Customers don’t come to Chart with an equipment specification, they come to Chart with a challenge. That’s where you come in, because someone has to figure it out, all the way from conceptual design to installation and commissioning of equipment at site. The applications we service are pretty diverse (and cool) too – from solutions for launching rockets into space; to providing low carbon energy for vehicles, industries and even entire communities; to the preservation of critical human and animal tissue. Pop into a well-known fast food outlet and it’ll likely be Chart equipment supplying your carbonated beverage. If nitro coffee or nitro ice cream is your thing – well, that’s Chart technology too (and it’s also cool)! Interested to learn more? Take a tour of Chart City to get a feel of how Chart equipment solutions impact our daily lives. The Aftermarket Americas Parts Fulfilment Operations team leads the entire project lifecycle, from order entry through project execution and customer delivery. As a Project Manager, you will lead customized projects, drive operational excellence, and ensure customer satisfaction in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. This role requires functional leadership, advanced coordination skills, and accountability for project outcomes across multiple departments and stakeholders. This role will be based out of either Buffalo, NY; Medina, OH; or Stafford, TX with the option of a hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of projects from order receipt through delivery, ensuring financial, schedule, quality, and customer satisfaction objectives are met.
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, supply chain, quality, logistics, sales).
• Develop and manage project schedules, confirming budgets and resource plans.
• Manage project by overseeing milestone tracking, reporting, and follow-up to ensure on-time delivery and margin protection.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks to project performance.
• Serve as primary point of contact to customers, managing communications, escalations, and expectations.
• Drive adherence to project management best practices and internal procedures.
• Represent Howden, a Chart Industries Company, with professionalism and accountability.
• Share best practices and foster a culture of learning and operational excellence.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project flow and profitability.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within an engineering, heavy industrial or construction firm.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex customer accounts.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or 10 years’ experience in project management-related roles evidencing similar job responsibilities and outcomes.
• Experience in financial aspects of project management (margin, variance, cash flow).
• High ethical standards, teamwork, and compliance with regulations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Advanced problem-solving and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Ability to travel on occasion, as required.
• Experience in matrix organizations, using influence and indirect leadership.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics AX-4 or JD Edwards.
• Project management certification (i.e. PMP).
• Experience in rotating equipment and general air and gas handling industry.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer contributions to an HSA account
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance with the option to purchase supplemental individual, spouse and dependent child coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan including a company match

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