Project Manager III

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$90K — $120K *
Bend, OR 97701In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of Project or Program Management experience.
  • Strong background in HVAC, building, or industrial automation.
  • Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix structure.
  • Experience with customer-facing programs involving complex technical aspects.
  • Demonstrated skills in managing project scope, budget, timelines, and profitability.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination capabilities.
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field, such as Engineering; PMP certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project execution post-deal closure to ensure all goals are met.
  • Motivate and guide project teams to achieve accountability and results.
  • Act as the primary operational contact for customers, ensuring alignment and satisfaction.
  • Collaborate with Account Managers to jointly manage customer relationships.
  • Coach project team members and foster their professional growth.
  • Oversee project scope, timelines, and profitability while managing risks.
  • Communicate scope changes effectively, integrating customer needs with Account Management.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement.
  • Mentorship programs for continuous professional growth.
  • Collaborative work environment that values cross-functional teamwork.
  • Access to a diverse portfolio of projects in HVAC and automation.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

The Program Manager leads multiple HVAC/automation projects from deal closure to final delivery. This role manages cross-functional teams, drives execution, ensures customer satisfaction, and maintains full control of scope, schedule, budget, and profitability. Acts as the primary customer contact and internal champion, ensuring alignment across engineering, operations, and commercial teams.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Lead end-to-end project execution after deal closure, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are met.
  • Direct, guide, and motivate multi-disciplinary project teams; hold team members accountable for results.
  • ct as the single point of contact for customers on operational matters.
  • Manage customer relationships jointly with Account Managers; ensure high customer satisfaction.
  • Coach and mentor project team members; support continuous development through regular discussions.
  • Manage project scope, timelines, budget, risks, and overall program profitability.
  • Prepare, document, and communicate scope changes in collaboration with Account Management.
  • Develop mid- to long-term program strategies aligned with commercial and operational goals.
  • Lead all customer communication, milestone reviews, lessons learned, and end-of-contract decommissioning.
  • Ensure strong internal and external governance; maintain clear alignment across all stakeholders.
  • ct as the customer advocate within the organization, ensuring their needs are understood and addressed.
  • Use strong cross-functional relationships to drive execution across engineering, operations, supply chain, and quality.
  • Track KPIs, monitor progress, escalate issues early, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
  • Navigate ambiguity, challenge status quo, and drive process improvements.

Requirements:
  • 5-10 years of experience in Project or Program Management.
  • Strong background in HVAC, building automation, industrial automation, or technical project delivery.
  • Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary teams in a matrix environment.
  • Experience handling customer-facing programs with complex technical requirements.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage scope, budget, timelines, and profitability.
  • Strong experience in stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Automation, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field.
  • PMP or similar project management certification is a plus (optional).

Mandatory Skills / Competencies:
  • Leadership: Ability to guide teams, build trust, make decisions, and take accountability.
  • Driving Results: Strong planning, prioritization, KPI tracking, and execution discipline.
  • Agility: Ability to adapt, challenge existing processes, and navigate ambiguity.
  • Effective Communication: Clear communication of goals, strategy, risks, and expectations.
  • Customer Focus: Strong problem-solving mindset; resolves conflicts quickly; drives solutions.
  • Business Awareness: Understands profitability drivers, risks, opportunities, and strategic alignment.
  • Influence: Works effectively in matrix environments; gains cooperation without direct authority.
  • Technical Understanding: Good knowledge of HVAC/automation systems and project delivery processes.

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