Project Manager - TAUNTON, MA

Harpak-Ulma Packaging

• $80K — $110K *
Food & Beverages
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience.
  • Proven success managing complex capital equipment projects.
  • Experience with packaging machinery in food or medical device industries is a big plus.
  • Bonus points for working with European-based companies or multilingual teams.

Responsibilities

  • Own the full project lifecycle, managing packaging systems valued at $500K-$3M.
  • Be the client's go-to expert, leading communications and building relationships.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and teams in North America and Europe, navigating cultural nuances.
  • Solve mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety issues with expert support.
  • Lead project meetings, engineering reviews, and acceptance tests.
  • Ensure quality, timelines, and budgets are maintained while managing risks.

Benefits

  • Be at the center of innovation in packaging technology.
  • Work with global teams and advanced equipment.
  • Make a significant impact on customer satisfaction and business growth.
Full Job Description
Are you ready to lead high-impact packaging equipment projects from concept to completion? Join a dynamic team where your engineering expertise, project management skills, and customer-first mindset will drive success across North America and Europe.

We're looking for a Capital Equipment Project Manager who thrives on complexity, owns every phase of the project lifecycle, and knows how to keep things moving-on time, on budget, and beyond expectations.

🌟 What You'll Do:
  • Own the Full Project Lifecycle: From definition and engineering to installation and closure, you'll manage packaging systems valued at $500K-$3M.
  • Be the Client's Go-To Expert: Lead communications, align expectations, and build lasting relationships.
  • Coordinate Across Borders: Work with suppliers and teams in North America and Europe, navigating cultural nuances with diplomacy.
  • Solve Real-World Challenges: Tackle mechanical, electrical, controls, and safety issues with the support of subject matter experts.
  • Lead with Confidence: Run kick-off meetings, engineering reviews, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and Site Acceptance Tests (SATs).
  • Drive Results: Ensure quality, timelines, and budgets are met while managing procurement, resources, and risks.

🧠 What You Bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field.
  • 3-5 years of hands-on project management experience.
  • Proven success managing complex capital equipment projects.
  • Experience with packaging machinery in food or medical device industries is a big plus.
  • Bonus points for working with European-based companies or multilingual teams.

✈ Travel & Training:
  • Occasional travel to customer sites and vendor facilities in Spain and Italy for training and testing.

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