The Lead Project Manager is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the successful execution of customer projects from order receipt through final delivery. This position serves as the primary liaison between customers, sales, engineering, purchasing, production, warehouse operations, and suppliers to ensure projects are completed on schedule and meet customer expectations.
The Lead Project Manager provides leadership and guidance on project execution, establishes priorities, identifies risks, and drives cross-functional communication to support on-time and profitable project completion
Primary Responsibilities
Key Metrics
The Lead Project Manager has the authority to:
Key Competencies & Skills:
Leadership & Team Development
Additional Success Measures
In addition to project execution metrics, the role should be evaluated on:
Education:
Experience:
Success in This Role
A successful Lead Project Manager consistently delivers projects on schedule, & on budget, communicates effectively across departments, proactively resolves issues, maintains strong customer relationships, and helps create a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
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