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Project Manager

Horizon Systems
Full-time
On-site
Lawrence, Kansas, United States

If you thrive on managing resources, communicating effectively, and delivering exceptional results, this is your opportunity to make a difference.  Horizon Systems is looking for a skilled and passionate Project Manager to drive our ingredient handling solution projects to success.  This role requires a deep understanding of industrial equipment and processes, and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into tailored solutions for our customers.

 

The Role: Driving Overall Project Execution

As a Project Manager, you will be the point person for the overall execution of our projects, utilizing your technical prowess and relationship building to provide engineered solutions that enhance customer experience.  Your primary responsibilities are:

  • Ensuring overall project integrity, budget, schedules, and contractual obligations of intricate custom solutions
  • Diagnosing complex customer challenges and engineering tailored solutions that drive efficiency and performance
  • Building and nurturing long-term customer relationships, positioning Horizon Systems as a trusted partner
  • Negotiating and structuring deals that align with both customer needs and company objectives
  • Working cross-functionally with sales, engineering, operations, and field technician teams to ensure seamless project execution
  • Prioritizing work of assigned Project Engineer(s) to execute deliverables both externally and internally
  • Traveling 10-25% (5 to 13 weeks per year)

 

Core Competencies

Achievement in this role requires a blend of technical expertise, problem solving, and excellent communication skills to drive projects from kickoff to successful start-up.  We’re looking for a professional who embodies the following core competencies:

  • Deep understanding of industrial equipment and ingredient handling systems
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes, pneumatic conveying, and material flow principles
  • Ability to read, interpret, and leverage SolidWorks/AutoCAD drawings and technical schematics to drive project execution
  • Capacity to manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize and delegate responsibility of tasks to meet schedule requirements

 

About Horizon Systems

Horizon Systems is a recognized provider of engineered ingredient handling solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and integration of pneumatic conveying and process systems. Serving industries such as plastics, food, pet food, and chemicals, we are committed to delivering high-performance solutions that meet complex customer needs.

 

At Horizon Systems, we believe in staying curiousbecoming better every daygetting it donedoing the right thing the right way, and fostering teamwork - because nobody does it alone. Join a company where your skills and ambition will be valued and play a key role in shaping the future of ingredient handling solutions.