Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

About Us

BW Converting Solutions is a strategic alliance of resources and services that bring together several Barry-Wehmiller companies — Paper Converting Machine Company (PCMC), Winkler + Dünnebier (W+D), STAX Technologies, Hudson-Sharp, Baldwin Technologies and Northern Engraving and Machine. These industry leaders offer trusted brands and innovative technologies in the design, manufacture, and service of high-performance converting and packaging machinery for the tissue, nonwovens, hygiene, bag-converting, mailing, and printing industries.

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

Are you a dynamic project leader ready to take ownership of moderately complex projects from start to finish? As a Project Manager, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for customers, guiding medium-sized projects through every phase—from sales order acknowledgement to final customer acceptance. Working under the mentorship the Project Manager Leader, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact while developing your project management expertise.

• Partner with project teams and customers to define project scope, goals, risks, and deliverables
• Define roles, required tasks, and resources while collaborating with leaders on resource allocation
• Manage project teams and facilitate MCR project meetings to keep everyone aligned
• Coordinate and lead risk burndown kick-offs with follow‑up meetings to ensure proactive issue resolution

• Prepare, schedule, and lead Integrated Planning Sessions (IPS) throughout the project lifecycle, covering team requirements, third‑party services, parts, onsite communication plans, safety protocols, service kick‑offs, SATs, customer wrap‑up meetings, and open issue resolution
• Track and ensure timely completion of all deliverables
• Track, analyze, and regularly report on project budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility
• Oversee timely invoicing per contract terms
• Communicate progress, challenges, and viable solutions to customers on a regular basis
• Oversee post‑shipment start‑up and Site Acceptance Testing to ensure customer needs are clearly understood and acknowledged

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field, OR an associate degree plus three years of OEM experience
• 7+ years of project management experience OR experience in process control, documentation practices, and risk analysis

• Knowledge of accepted best practice project management techniques and tools
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects from initial execution through delivery
• Proficiency in project management software tools such as MS Project and Smart Sheet
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft software including Excel, PowerPoint, One Note, SharePoint, Skype, and Teams
• Formal project management training or certification (preferred)
• Ability to travel as the business requires

We're looking for someone who excels at:

• Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer‑centric solutions
• Instills Trust – Gaining confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Communicates Effectively – Delivering multi‑mode communications tailored to different audiences
• Optimizes Work Processes – Focusing on continuous improvement and efficiency
• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Collaborates – Building partnerships to meet shared objectives
• Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward
• Balances Stakeholders – Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders
• Plans and Aligns – Prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals