Integrated Compliance Project Manager

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Shift: 1st Shift

Work Status: Hybrid

Position Summary: 

The Integrated Compliance Project Manager at Taco Comfort Solutions plays a critical role in ensuring product compliance with governmental provisions, such as the Buy American Act (BAA), while simultaneously overseeing sales projects from inception to completion. They are a strategic thinker with strong project management skills, a passion for sales, and a commitment to regulatory compliance. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve exceptional results, ensuring that both compliance metrics and project goals align with company objectives.

Measures of success:

• Maintain 100% accurate and up-to-date documentation for all evaluated products
• Resolve all identified compliance issues within 5-10 business days
• Implement target number of significant process improvements annually
• Maintain a customer satisfaction rate of 95% or higher regarding compliance and project aspects

Responsibilities: (identify functions or the role and expected outcomes)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Product Evaluation and Compliance

• Review and assess products to ensure compliance with various government provisions, including but not limited to the Buy American Act (BAA).
• Collaborate with product development, procurement, and other internal teams to gather necessary documentation and evidence of compliance.
• Maintain detailed records of product evaluations and compliance status.
• Review material availability for lead time verification on fast track or critical projects in pre-sales status.
• Review and correction of price verification requests (PVRs).

Project Management

• Coordinate with sales, marketing, engineering, and customer care teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Prepare and deliver presentation to stakeholders and clients showcasing project progress.

Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare regular project reports and updates for senior management, highlighting key metrics, milestones, and compliance status.
• Conduct post-project evaluations to assess success, identify areas for improvement, and apply lessons learned to future projects.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Lead project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure effective collaboration and execution.
• Facilitate communication among team members to achieve project goals and resolve conflicts.

Process Improvement

• Identify opportunities to enhance compliance and sales processes.
• Create and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure efficient and effective project management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain, marketing, engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree in business administration or relevant advanced degree is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in project management, preferably in managing sales or related projects
• Strong understanding of sales processes, project management methodologies, and industry best practices
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients and team members
• Proficiency in project management and customer relationship management (CRM)software systems
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to project challenges
• Prior experience working in a team setting that values communication, participation and involvement of others
• Minimal travel to conferences, trade shows, etc.

Preferred:

• 8-10 years of HVAC related product application or sales engineering experience
• Experience working in a Sales or similar customer-interfacing role
• Strong pump application experience

Work Environment

This position works primarily in an office environment using computers and technology.  Verbal and auditory capability are required.  Occasional exposure in production plant where large equipment and noise are prevalent.  Safety gear is required in these areas.

This position may work from home up to 2X/week if performance is in good standing.

This position has no direct reports.