Project Manager

Who we are—

Transcat is a dynamic, innovative, growing company that has been recognized as the leading calibration and compliance services provider in North America and beyond.  With over 1,000 employees—in technical, consulting, operational, sales, finance, and corporate roles—we have stood the test of time by delivering on our Trust in Every Measure promise to our customers in vital industries, including life sciences, aerospace, defense, energy, and utilities.  We fulfill this promise through our employees, who live Our Values every day, the Transcat Way.  Our employees are at the center of the rewarding, challenging, and life-changing work we do for our customers and those they serve.  Are you ready to join a company where the work you do makes a difference, and where you can grow in your career? 

Here’s what Transcat has to offer— 

• Work that matters.
• A values-based culture where people care about each other and the work they do together.
• Flexibility.
• Training and development to accelerate learning and career advancement.
• Competitive compensation and benefits, including paid time off, health insurance, tuition reimbursement, retirement, stock purchase plan, and MORE!

We are Searching for—

A full-time Project Manager, which is responsible for successfully delivering projects to our clients, on time and within budget. This is a hybrid position with occasional travel up to 50% of the time. Initial startup phase of projects may require up to 4 workdays a week onsite. You will report directly to our Project Service Lead.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities— 

• Project Management
  • Development and upkeep of detailed project plans, dashboards, and employee feedback questionnaires.
  • Effectively utilize project plans to manage day-to-day objectives, time, scope, resourcing, and risk.
  • Support Projects Service Lead with financial management of all managed projects.
  • Facilitate regular project meetings while demonstrating effective communication skills with all project stakeholders regarding project status, progress, and issues.
  • Address Stakeholder concerns and ensure alignment with project objectives.
  • Monitor projects for inefficiencies or deficiencies, and partner with the Service Leads to implement corrective actions as needed to improve project quality.
  • Conduct external stakeholder project closure meetings to display successes and to close out the project.
  • Conduct internal project closure meetings to evaluate performance and identify lessons learned, to provide recommendations for future projects.
• Client Relationship Management
  • Protect & further develop the strong relationship between Transcat & the client.
  • Proactively work with client contacts and other onsite partners to identify new business opportunities.
• Task Management
  • Delegate project tasks & set deadlines.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field. Masters preferred. Leadership course desirable.
• 3+ years’ experience in leading Project-related work. Life Science experience preferred but not required.
• Experience as a Project Manager.
• Certified PMP, PRINCE 2 or other industry standard PM Certification.
• Proven skills / Experience in Project Management methodologies.
• Proven skills / Experience in People Management.
• Proven skills / Experience in Client Management.
• Ability to lead project huddles, team meetings, and client project update meetings.
• Ability to create detailed Project Plans, Dashboards and KPIs.
• Ability to produce well-written technical reports that can be shared with highest levels of management.
• Ability to present to clients / colleagues alike in a professional manner.
• Proficient in multiple software platforms, particularly MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Lucidchart, Smartsheet / MS Project.
• Ability to take on a lead role, with the requirement to coach a number of direct reports. The number of direct reports will be determined by project type and chargeable hours.
• Ability to travel upto 50% of the time.

If this sounds like you, apply today! 

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination

Transcat is an equal-opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on any protected status.  As required by United States law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), status as a protected veteran, or as a member of any other protected group or activity under federal, state, and local law.

We will make reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so poses an undue hardship to the company or a direct threat to health or safety.

Contingencies

All offers of employment are contingent upon successfully completing all pre-employment requirements, which include verification of identity and employment eligibility, and when applicable, a motor vehicle driving record report.