Manager of Project Management

Making complexity accessible

Mikron Tool is an international leader in the development and production of carbide cutting tools. We are a growing Swiss company, enthusiastic about innovation and technology. We specialize in the production of small and medium-sized high-performance tools for machining the most difficult materials such as stainless steel, heat-resistant alloys, and titanium. 
Our state-of-the-art Technology Center enables us to develop holistic machining processes, often in collaboration with customers. We pride ourselves on delivering efficient, sustainable, and sometimes unconventional solutions that add real value.

Your main tasks

The Manager of Project Management is responsible for efficient project execution of complex automation projects through a team of Project Managers (PRMA). The Manager of Project Management is responsible for providing oversight management, helping manage risk, monitoring project financials, and keeping the organization aware of potential program challenges. This role will help develop and lead a high-performing team of Project Managers through coaching, mentoring, and training. The Manager of Project Management will fulfill our commitments to the customers while following internal processes and procedures which ensure consistency and efficiency in the project management process. The Manager of Project Management will also act as a liaison between the PRMA and customer representatives at times of escalation to resolve conflicts and ensure customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and communicate project status as well as understand resources required to meet project commitments.
• Manage a team of PRMA with varying levels of experience and expertise.
• Create and execute upon a development plan with performance reviews, coach to strengthen skillsets, and drive consistency amongst the PRMA.
• Make strategic decisions and provide leadership and direction to project managers so to implement those decisions.
• Review all project Change Orders for pricing approval, OEE/schedule impact, tracking process, and profitability.
• Meet with each Project Manager within the group on regular basis to review project status and ensure the readiness and quality for a successful delivery (open points, schedule, and financial).
• Guide Project Managers to proactively identify risks, develop a plan, and escalate to the General Manager or Department managers to take recovery action.
• Support the Project Manager by participating in daily debug huddle or weekly team/customer meetings depending the phase of the project or based on level of risk.
• Act as a point of escalation for each Project Manager within the group for internal and customer concerns.
• Champion project management process and procedures, ensuring consistency that procedures are followed, documented, and signed off.
• Collaboratively develop and implement process improvements to help ensure the quality execution of projects.
• Be in regular communication with the Manager of Sales regarding the project pipeline.
• Ensure adequate staffing for current and future projects, including assignment of PRMA’s to new projects.
• When appropriate, task individual PRMA’s within the group with reviewing potential projects to be quoted for scope of work, critical processes, URS requirements (OEE, scrap, etc.), estimated labor, material costs, and project schedule.
• Resource Management – mediate conflicts that arise between Project Managers and collaborate with Department Managers to identify area of opportunities.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, & Skills

• Bachelor of Science in Project Management or related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Project Manager position with an automation focus.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a Manager of Project Management position.
• Education in PMO and Risk Management.
• Industrial automation experience
• Medical/pharmaceutical manufacturing industry knowledge
• Software experience: Microsoft Office/365
• Experience in a role supervising or managing others

Additional Requirements 

• Must be eligible to work in the United States.
• Must have a valid state Driver license and be eligible to obtain a passport for international travel
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the year as requested and on short notice.
• Must be available to work hours necessary to meet deadlines

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

• Responsible for all direct reports within the Project Management department.
• Ensuring adherence to the organization's policies, procedures, and applicable laws.
• Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; performance appraisals and any other written/oral documentation as needed; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Planning, assigning, directing, and reviewing work.
• Performance appraisals and any other written/oral documentation or disciplinary measures.
• Accountability: communicates appropriately with employees and peers, does not avoid difficult conversations, leads by example, manages performance timely and effectively, and escalates issues as needed through proper channels.
• Builds Effective Teams: sets clear objectives for themselves and others, tracks progress, prioritizes, and follows up as needed. Encourages collaboration, identifies areas of strength and weakness, and executes plans to raise the performance of individuals and collective team.
• Motivates and Develops Others: inspires high performance and develops employees through candid feedback. Improves others and supports staff in developing and growing their professional skills and capabilities. Builds strong relationships and recognizes and rewards strong performance.
• Manages Conflict: promptly, clearly, and respectfully addresses conflicts that arise, thoroughly investigates, and finds resolution. Communicates as appropriate and escalates as necessary to leadership team and Human Resources.
• Leads with Ethics: acts with integrity in all situations, treats everyone fairly and consistently, maintains confidentiality, and discreetly addresses employee issues. Represents and emulates company values in all interactions in and outside the company.

Company Offered Benefits

• PTO
• 10 paid holidays (1-2 floating holidays depending on start date)
• Pet Insurance
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & ADD
• FSA, HSA
• Bonus Eligible
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with matching up to 5%, immediately vested
• Tuition and Continuing Education Reimbursement
• Professional Growth Opportunities

Pay Range

• $ 125,000 - $150,000 per year

*This job will close on 10/18/2025 all applications accepted through 10/18/2025*

If you are interested what you have read and want to join our team, we would be keen to hear from you!