Sonny’s Direct is seeking a Project Manager who will define deployment objectives and monitor implementation plan, timing, budget and key milestones for Sonny’s professional services projects. This may also include customizations, enhancements or integrations to other software products. Works with other Project Managers and Department Heads to ensure the projects are properly staffed for project requirements. Achieves phase sign-off; builds and maintains client relationships.

• Participate in pre-construction meetings
• Create installation checklist with sales person for each job and communicate to lead installer
• Verify order submission and gathering ETA for all equipment
• Ensure FSM is up to date with equipment and warranty information
• Coordinate any needed travel arrangements
• Maintain an installation calendar and communicate with management and sales department on a weekly basis Complete all the manufacturer documentation required for each project
• Prepares and analyzes work plans and budgets.
• Revises plan and budget as necessary.
• Defines project team roles and responsibilities.
• Develops project organization, structure, and communication strategies.
• Establishes effective processes and practices for project issues, updates, milestone meetings and status reports.
• Negotiates with customers to set and manage expectations.
• Manages conflicting customer requests and complex issues/problems.
• Provides direction to resolve complex problems, collaborating with others as appropriate; identifies trends. Maintains accountability for the timely resolution of project-related issues.
• Coordinate design projects with Clients, Distributors and internal team members
• Document and modify procedures to ensure a smooth operation
• Send out and collect all required documentation from Clients and Distributors
• Discuss required changes and thoroughly document necessary changes for designers
• Assign tasks and projects to internal team members
• Manage the project schedule and ensure all projects and design are on time and within budget
• Communicate schedule changes to Clients, Distributors and internal team members
• Manage and enter all projects into internal tracking systems
• Quote and bill Client when necessary
• Work with internal teams to collect design documentation from Clients and Distributors
• Establish a strong relationship with Clients and Distributors
• Develops protocols and follow-ups to insure smooth execution of activities and requests. Executes rollouts, creates production schedules and timelines.
• Other duties as required with change in business

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field required.
• 5+ years in technical project management, client consulting, software implementation and training
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience conducting highly visible presentations.
• PMP certification preferred
• Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team to meet goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to forecast and administer budgets.
• Highly developed customer-facing skills and networking ability.
• Ability to establish strong relationships within the organization to achieve results.
• Experience with project management software required.
• Ability to create, follow and revise project plans to meet project milestones and objectives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization, including executive level.
• Highly developed presentation skills with the ability to develop the same in others; solicits different viewpoints, shares knowledge and insights.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Travel required as needed up to75% in field to support territory.

Sonny's Enterprises is the world's largest manufacturer of conveyorized car wash equipment, parts, and supplies. We are the industry leader, recognized and awarded by the International Car Wash Association for innovating new technologies to advance the industry with products proudly designed and built in the USA. Our culture thrives on finding new and better ways to accelerate what’s next. We embrace change and the opportunity it produces to maximize the potential of our most valuable resource — our PEOPLE! We invite you to explore our opportunities and grow your career with us. 

We offer 100% employer paid medical plan. Other optional benefit programs are available to our employees and their families which include: 401(k) match, additional medical plans, dental, vision, flex spending account, short-term and long-term disability & life insurance coverage. 

EEO Statement 

Equal Opportunity Employer 

 
Sonny’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive considerations for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws.