Project Manager III

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

 

Job Purpose

The Project Manager III is a senior individual contributor within the Project Management Office (PMO) responsible for leading multiple complex, cross-functional projects. This role drives project success through advanced planning, risk management, and proactive stakeholder engagement while ensuring adherence to PMO standards.

The Project Manager III demonstrates consistent leadership and ownership of cost, schedule, and performance outcomes. This position serves as a key mentor and role model within the PMO, reinforcing process discipline, accountability, and professional excellence across project teams.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget targets.
• Develop detailed integrated master schedules, resource plans, and cost forecasts using Planisware or Microsoft Project.
• Conduct critical path and risk analysis to anticipate schedule and cost impacts, implementing mitigation or recovery strategies as required.
• Drive project reviews, gate submissions, and stakeholder presentations with clarity and precision.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to manage interdependencies and resource conflicts.
• Coach and support junior project managers, modeling professional communication, discipline, and proactive issue resolution.
• Monitor and report project financial health, including variance analysis, EAC forecasts, and cost-control actions.
• Ensure compliance with PMO governance, documentation, and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with program managers to align project activities with broader portfolio objectives.
• Serve as a trusted representative of the PMO, maintaining composure and professionalism in high-visibility environments.

Qualifications

Employment and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional experience in project management, engineering, or operations, with proven success managing complex projects.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Planisware or Microsoft Project.
• Demonstrated expertise in cost management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a matrixed organization.

Key Competencies

• Project & Program Execution: Integrated Master Scheduling (IMS), Critical Path Analysis
• Financial Stewardship & Business Acumen: Earned Value Management (EVM), Variance Analysis
• People Leadership & Team Development: Coaching & Mentorship, Stakeholder Management
• Process, Quality & Governance: PMO Governance Framework, Quality Assurance & Auditing
• Strategic Alignment & Portfolio Management: Cross-Program Integration, Benefit Realization
• Analytical & Digital Skills: Predictive Analytics, Data Visualization (Power BI)
• Soft Skills & Behaviors: Integrity & Accountability, Emotional Intelligence (EQ)

General Job Requirements

• This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.

 

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