Job Description

Novaspect, Inc., an Emerson Impact Partner, the global leader of automation systems and solutions, is currently offering an opportunity for a Project Management Office Group Manager to join our team.

Project Management Office Group Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and evolution of the Novaspect Project Management Office.
• Develop project management personnel with individual training plans for application of the Novaspect project methodology.
• Mentor team members for career development and long-term employment at Novaspect.
• Conduct regular performance conversations with direct reports.
• Manage department short- and long-term resource loading plans.
• Support sales in developing and presenting solution proposals to potential customers.
• Develop hardware and software specification requirements and solutions for customer applications.
• Support automation services group with backup project management resources to support customer projects, contracts engagements and requests.
• Establish and manage engineering group capital budget.
• Support Novaspect annual business planning process.

Competencies:

Communication

• Communicates clearly and concisely in routine and complex situations.
• Tailors communication style to audience and context; facilitates discussions and encourages feedback.
• Manages difficult or crucial conversations professionally.

Decision Making

• Makes sound, timely decisions in both routine and moderately complex scenarios.
• Balances multiple viewpoints and considers longer-term impacts when solving problems.

Directing Work

• Prioritizes and delegates work effectively to meet team objectives.
• Balances workload, monitors progress and ensures resources are used efficiently.

Developing & Optimizing Talent

• Provides coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to team members.
• Implements effective talent development programs to enhance individual and team performance.
• Supports recruiting, onboarding, training, and performance management.

Motivating & Inspiring

• Shares organizational vision and goals to motivate team members.
• Creates a positive, inclusive, and accountable team environment.
• Encourage contributions and recognize achievements.

Strategic Planning & Alignment

• Understands and aligns team objectives with organizational strategy.
• Participates in strategic planning discussions and contributes to departmental goals.

Customer Focus & Informing

• Communicate effectively with customers, peers, and employees.
• Ensure concerns are addressed quickly and service delivery meets expectations.

Planning, Organizing & Resource Management

• Plans and organizes work to ensure efficient operations and project execution.
• Assists in budgeting and forecasting; tracks expenses and manages resources responsibly.
• Monitors and controls resources to achieve operational efficiency.

Learning Agility & Developing Capability

• Demonstrates adaptability, continuous learning, and openness to new approaches.
• Supports development of both personal capability and overall organizational capability.

Achieving Results

• Drives team performance to achieve defined goals and quality standards.
• Maintains accountability for meeting deadlines, deliverables, and service expectations.

Requirements

Project Management Office Group Manager Education & Experience Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Engineering or equivalent desired.
• 10+ years in an engineering field desired.
• 5+ years of engineering group management or project management experience a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills and proven ability to lead a team of highly skilled individuals.

Cultural:

• Views change as an opportunity,
• This position will involve working with many teammates and service providers to improve the success and sustainability of our diverse customer base
• Believes in the value of teamwork, both internal and external, as the driver for success
• Remote work on a part-time basis is available following an initial six-month orientation

Project Management Office Group Manager Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours on a computer.
• Ability to work in a loud industrial environment.

Project Management Office Group Manager Pay:

• Salary Range: $125K - $140K
• Potential Bonus: 10%
• The final offer will be based on several factors, including, but not limited to the candidate’s depth of experience, skill set, qualifications, and internal pay equity. Hiring at the top end of the range would not be typical, to allow for future meaningful salary growth in the position.

Project Management Office Group Manager Benefits:

Recognized with a Top Employee Benefit Plan Award, below you will find our outstanding total rewards package when you join our team including:

• Generous paid time off; starting at 15 vacation days, 10 holidays, and 10 days of Personal, Sick, & Safety Time (PSST)
• 401K with 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Excellent health & wellness benefits
• Student debt & tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus

Project Management Office Group Manager Schedule: Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:30pm, or 8:00am - 5:00pm

Project Management Office Group Manager Location: Schaumburg, IL

Who We Are:

Novaspect, Inc., is an employee-owned company that engineers, sells, and services industrial process controls. Our Core Purpose is to improve our customer’s performance through the innovative application of technology. We are passionate about creating effective processes and building customer relationships. We position ourselves to attract the best talent, and ensure we are delivering local services with proven technologies.