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???? Milwaukee, WI | Hybrid | Project Management | Full-Time | Exempt

www.elkayinteriorsystems.com

At Elkay Interior Systems (EIS), we’re redefining what it means to bring a space to life. We blend design innovation with precision manufacturing to create extraordinary interior environments for some of the world’s most recognizable brands.

We’re proud of our people: creative thinkers, expert builders, and relentless problem-solvers who turn bold ideas into tangible results every day. At EIS, you won’t just be part of the process — you’ll help shape it.

We offer a flexible, collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and your voice has impact. Join us and be part of a team where innovation meets craft and your work makes a difference.

As the Senior Project Manager – Key Accounts, you'll lead our Project Management team while overseeing the successful execution of strategic customer programs from concept through commercialization.

You'll provide leadership to Project Managers while serving as the primary operational partner for a Key Account business, ensuring customer requirements are translated into executable business plans through close collaboration with Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, Customer Service, and Sales.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced people leader who enjoys driving customer success while building high-performing teams.

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop a team of Project Managers through performance management, coaching, and succession planning.
• Manage team workload, resource planning, project assignments, and customer priorities.
• Lead strategic customer programs from concept through production, launch, installation, commercialization, and lifecycle support.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities between Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Quality, Logistics, Finance, and Sales.
• Manage new product development initiatives, engineering changes, commercialization efforts, and customer implementation plans.
• Facilitate customer meetings, executive reviews, and project planning sessions while communicating project status and risks.
• Monitor project performance, customer satisfaction, budgets, timelines, and operational KPIs.
• Support forecasting, pricing, costing, and planning activities in partnership with Finance and Operations.
• Establish standardized project management methodologies, documentation, and best practices across the organization.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful execution.
• Support business growth initiatives by participating in customer presentations, new business opportunities, and strategic planning.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Project Management, or a related field.
• Seven (7) or more years of progressive Project Management, Program Management, or Operations experience within manufacturing.
• Minimum three (3) years of leadership experience managing professional employees.
• Experience leading complex cross-functional customer programs.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, product development, and commercialization.
• Experience with ERP systems, CRM platforms, Microsoft Office Suite, and project management software.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with demonstrated business acumen.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams while building strong internal and external partnerships.
• Periodic travel to customer locations and company facilities.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, mental health resources, volunteer days, and more.

We offer more than just a paycheck — our benefits are designed to support your well-being at work and beyond:

• Health Coverage – Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Wellness Program – Tools and resources to help you stay healthy and energized
• Mental Health Support – Confidential resources and support services
• Time Off to Recharge – Generous PTO, 11 paid holidays, and flex time
• Community Impact – 2 paid Volunteer Days to support causes that matter to you
• Financial Protection – Company-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) Program – Available to all employees

At Elkay Interior Systems, the safety and integrity of our workplace are top priorities. All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment checks, including a background screening, drug test, and reference verification.

Elkay Interior Systems does not accept unsolicited resumes or applications from third-party staffing or recruiting agencies. Any resume submitted to any EIS employee without a signed vendor agreement in place will be considered the sole property of Elkay Interior Systems. We will treat such submissions as direct applications, with no obligation to pay referral or placement fees of any kind.

It is the policy of Elkay Interior Systems to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local equal employment opportunity laws and regulations. EIS is committed to providing fair and equal treatment to all individuals in all aspects of employment.

This policy applies to all matters relating to employment including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, recruitment, advertising or solicitation of employment, training, compensation, selection for training, layoff, termination, and participation in company-sponsored programs or activities.

Equal opportunity — regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, ancestry, or arrest or conviction record, is company policy.