Tech Associate Jobs in Guilford, IN (NOW HIRING)

At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. We're one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients through IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining, Warehousing & Distribution, and CPG/Food & Beverage industries.Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site.  

We're seeking a Director of Project Management Operations (PMO) to lead project execution across the Central Region. In this role, you'll support strong project practices, partner with continuous improvement teams, and help create successful outcomes for our teams and clients.

You will: 

• Guide project execution across the Central Business Unit (BU) with support from the Central PMO team.
• Help ensure project processes and transactions follow applicable policies and procedures.
• Partner with sales and proposal teams by helping select project leadership and providing input on key proposals.
• Monitor and share project performance updates against established KPIs.
• Manage the overall project execution forecast and work with BU leadership to support change management across the system.
• Build strong PM/client relationships by participating in executive reviews, supporting clear communication, and helping resolve issues and change orders.
• Work with the Director of Operations to conduct audits, identify improvement opportunities, and put process and procedure updates into action.
• Support project lifecycle workflows and tools from lead identification through closeout.
• Support non-project activities, including employee management, administration, and training systems.
• Collaborate with BU leadership to prioritize improvements and help lead approved initiatives through implementation.
• Help ensure PMO team members have the resources, timing, and skill sets needed to support BU priorities.
• Provide supportive administrative leadership for the PMO team.
• Maintain a clear view of PMO team strengths and development opportunities through a SWOT matrix.
• Identify PMO team training needs and help close skill gaps through proactive support.
• Help ensure project transactions align with company financial policies and project governance requirements.
• Maintain approval authority and threshold guidance for work initiation, purchase orders, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• Follow company SOPs, policies, safety protocols, and regulatory requirements while bringing accuracy, consistency, and quality to the work.
• Serve as an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates

You have:  

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in industrial automation and/or integration or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience of project management inclusive of managing projects larger than $1M in value.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills and the ability to manage conflict, escalations, negotiate compromise & influence others, and problem solving.
• Strong attention to details and technicalities.
• Strong experience in managing relationships with senior management executives.
• Demonstrated experience in growing, supporting, and leading large-scale programs and projects/initiatives to successful completion and implementation.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

You may have: 

• A Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Experience growing and standardizing a PMO.
• Experience supporting process optimization, waste reduction, quality assurance, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• A DNA comprised of collaboration and teamwork.

Travel up to 20-30% may be required to support operational reviews, audits, training activities, BU operations, customer engagements, and company meetings.

Benefits & Perks: 

• 401k + match + prompt enrollment. E Tech Group employees are 100% vested upon entry. 
• Prompt enrollment into Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits. 
• Generous paid time off that includes paid vacation, paid holidays, paid family leave and sick time off. 
• Learning and growth are key parts of the E Tech culture. We provide you with training and continuing education from day one, so you canadvance your career. As an E Tech associate, youcan unlock your greatest potential through challenges and opportunities. 

E Tech Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other basis prohibited by law.  E Tech Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs. E Tech Group is an Affirmative Action Employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.