Project Manager

Who Is GrayMatter We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak. We’re the Doers who make their stories matter.

At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight.

From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.

And that’s where you come in.

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight. General Job Duties:

• Responsible for managing the execution of projects in line with project scope.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients - manage customer scope expectations
• Management and preparation of project schedules, budgets and change orders
• Allocating available resources to properly complete project work efficiently and effectively Forecasting project financial and resource needs
• Enter and review data in the project management system including budget reviews, cost review, timecards, expenses, etc.
• Work collaboratively with project technical leads to identify work/task breakdown structure to achieve successful project execution
• The location of this position is Battle Creek, MI on a customers site with infrequent trips to our Michigan office at 2700 Centre Rd. Portage, MI 49024

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

• Bachelor's degree required, engineering or related field is strongly preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in project management
• Experience managing automation/control system projects
• Strong knowledge with estimating systems and MS Project/GANTT charts
• Experience with industrial automation projects and MES
• Experience with SCADA, Instrumentation, Controls, HMI and PLC projects
• Project management skills (PMI training, PMP Certification)
• Excellent customer service attitude, attention to detail, high level of organizational skills, and excellent communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Showcase GrayMatter’s Core Values of Accountability, Integrity, Respect, Innovation and Teamwork
• Ability to multi-task and oversee multiple projects simultaneously

Featured Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
• Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) with up to 4% company match
• Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave
• Additional benefits available such as long term disability, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, EAP, telemedicine, HSA and FSA