Project Manager at Viking Masek Packaging Technologies in Oostburg, WI

Job description

• Purpose-driven work that makes a real difference in communities around the globe.
• Career growth and development opportunities designed to help you achieve your potential.
• A supportive, inclusive culture where collaboration and creativity thrive.
• Be part of something bigger. At Viking Masek, your contributions will ripple far beyond the workplace - creating lasting change.
• As a Project Manager, you will lead and coordinate the successful execution of packaging automation projects from quote through completion. You will own project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and customer communication while working across departments to deliver high-quality solutions that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Serving as the central point of contact for customers and internal stakeholders, you will guide projects through the full lifecycle, proactively manage risks and changes, and facilitate solutions to challenges that arise along the way. A strong understanding of mechanical systems, automation, and manufacturing processes is essential to effectively interpret technical requirements and keep teams aligned around project goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead Project Execution: Develop and maintain detailed project plans covering scope, schedules, resources, milestones, and budgets. Manage multiple concurrent projects from kickoff through delivery and commissioning while proactively adjusting plans to keep projects on track.
• Align Cross-Functional Teams: Partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Procurement, Sales, and other internal teams to align project goals, deliverables, timelines, and priorities. Facilitate project meetings and status updates while driving accountability across teams.
• Manage Customer Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle. Translate customer needs into actionable project requirements, provide regular updates, manage expectations, and professionally navigate scope changes.
• Oversee Technical Execution: Interpret mechanical and automation system specifications and work with technical teams to ensure project requirements are understood and achievable. Oversee design reviews, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and site acceptance testing (SAT) to support successful project delivery.
• Manage Risk & Change: Identify project risks early and develop strategies to mitigate them. Manage changes to scope, schedule, and cost while minimizing disruption and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Drive Project Success: Monitor project performance against deadlines, budgets, and customer expectations. Facilitate the resolution of project challenges and technical issues while maintaining alignment across internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve & Learn: Conduct post-project reviews and capture lessons learned to improve future project execution. Identify opportunities to strengthen project processes, communication, and overall performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field
• 1–3 years of experience managing technical or capital equipment projects; packaging machinery experience preferred
• Experience in a role requiring strong technical aptitude, such as engineering, design, or maintenance
• Experience in a role requiring strong interpersonal and communication skills, including negotiation with a win-win attitude
• Demonstrated understanding of mechanical systems, automation, and manufacturing processes
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong customer communication and relationship management skills
• Strong leadership abilities with the ability to create followers and excite people around outcomes
• Strong customer-centric mindset with the ability to find creative ways to delight customers
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong business acumen with the ability to influence and support project profitability
• Comfortable working within ambiguity and translating ambiguity into actionable plans
• PMP® Certification from PMI
• Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification

Skills

Required

• Strong technical aptitude
• Negotiation with a win-win attitude

Preferred

• PMP® Certification from PMI

Benefits

• Competitive pay and performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling
• Profit sharing
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• A collaborative, inclusive, and supportive work environment
• Onsite fitness center
• Event Space free for employee’s personal use
• Employee rewards & discounts
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing company