GrayMatter Systems

Project Manager

GrayMatter Systems

Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 201-500 employees

3 h ago
Remote Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time
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About the role

The Project Manager serves as the primary point of contact for clients, managing project lifecycles, budgets, and schedules. They coordinate with operations and technical leads to ensure resource allocation and project deliverables meet margin targets.

What they look for

Project management Budget management Resource scheduling Scope management Project scheduling Financial forecasting Work breakdown structures Gantt charts MS Project Smartsheet Jira Asana Communication Customer service Technical project management Industrial technology

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a technical or business field and at least 5 years of dedicated project management experience. Proficiency in project management software, estimating systems, and strong communication skills are required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Short term disability insurance Life insurance 401(k) Paid holidays Paid time off Paid sick leave Paid parental leave

Full description

Who is GrayMatter

We’re the Thinkers who make machines speak. We’re the Doers who make their stories matter. 

At GrayMatter, we uncover the industrial intelligence buried in clipboards, legacy systems, and human memory. We discover it, transform it, and turn it into insight. From the drill press to the boardroom, we help you think smarter and do better—by listening to the machines you already trust.

 

And that’s where you come in.

 

GrayMatter is dedicated to creating a team of unmatched talent in industrial technology. Our organizational culture encourages opportunities to learn and collaborate. Six core values make Team GrayMatter stand above the rest: Bias to Action, Batteries Included, Unbounded Curiosity, Everybody Wins, Built to Last, Actionable Insight. 

 

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team! This position is responsible for all facets of project management for the GrayMatter Services team. The Project Manager serves as the main point of contact on projects for GrayMatter clients. This position is responsible for managing the project budget and schedule, scheduling resources, managing tasks, and ensuring scope adherence during project work. Overall, the Project Manager works diligently to ensure that their assigned projects deliver success for our customers while meeting margin targets.

 

Location: Remote

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle; proactively manage expectations and maintain scope adherence.
  • Prepare, track, and maintain comprehensive project schedules, budgets, and change orders. Monitor financial performance to meet target margins.
  • Partner with operations to efficiently schedule and allocate resources; forecast ongoing project financial and resource requirements.
  • Work closely with Technical Leads to define Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and ensure project tasks are executed efficiently and effectively.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date project records within the project management system, including regular budget reviews, cost tracking, timecards, and expense approvals.
  • Successfully balance and prioritize deliverables across multiple concurrent projects.
  • Ability to travel 25-30% based on client needs.

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
  • 5 years of dedicated Project Management experience within Information Technology or technical services environments.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in project estimating (time/effort, cost, capacity), resource mapping, and critical path scheduling using Gantt charts.
  • Hands-on experience with standard project management platforms (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana) and estimating systems.
  • Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills; exceptional organization, attention to detail, and a strong customer-service mindset.
  • Preferred Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of technical project management experience.
  • Active PMP, PMI-ACP, CAPM, or related credentials.
  • Experience with or strong knowledge of cybersecurity, networking, industrial automation, or OT/IT systems.

Featured Benefits: 

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance beginning day one of employment
  • Employer paid short term disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) with up to 4% company match
  • Paid holidays, paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid parental leave