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Headquartered in Cincinnati, LSI Industries (NASDAQ: LYTS) specializes in the creation of advanced lighting, graphics, and display solutions. The Company’s American-made products, which include lighting, print graphics, digital graphics, millwork, metal and refrigerated products, and custom displays, are engineered to elevate brands in competitive markets. Founded in 1976, LSI has grown and now has a workforce of approximately 1,900 employees and 16 facilities throughout North America, LSI is dedicated to providing top-quality solutions to its clients. Additional information about LSI is available at www.lsicorp.com

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to support our Graphics team in Akron, Ohio.

Akron, OH is where you’ll find LSI’s hub for the Printed Retail Graphics & Décor, Digital Solutions, and Adapt Program Implementation businesses. These businesses provide turnkey product and service solutions to the Grocery, Quick Serve Restaurant, Retail Petroleum & Convenience Store and Pharmacy vertical markets.

SUMMARY:

Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed period and funding parameters. The work activities will principally be digital signage implementations for multiple clients in a multi-state/nationwide area. The position requires directing and coordinating activities of other project managers and independent activities requiring self-motivation. The workloads will vary and require the individual to balance priorities in daily activities. Some travel is to be expected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represents LSI Industries in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current employees, clients, suppliers and the community we serve
Interacts professionally and effectively with a diverse group of employees and customers
Estimates new projects by working with Purchasing, Design, and Engineering
Creates and maintains Quotes, Bill of Materials and Sales Orders
Tracks projects through the manufacturing/fulfillment process in order to ensure timelines and adherence to specifications
Monitors inventory levels in assigned accounts to meet customer’s expectations
Performs field surveys of individual project sites to gather technical information for project proposals and implementation requirements
Prepares project proposals or plans to determine period, funding limitations, and procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various passes of project
Maintains client contacts and relationships for current projects and ongoing activity
Establishes work plan and staffing for each phase of project, and arranges for recruitment or assignment of project personnel
Confers with project staff and sub-contractors to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel and sub-contractors to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget
Prepares status reports of projects, communicates with clients, sub-contractors, other LSI business units and modifies schedules or plans as required
Prepares project reports for management, client, or others
Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and to resolve problems
Coordinates project activities with activities of government regulatory or other governmental agencies including permitting and compliance activities
Ensures all billings are accurate for assigned projects and revenue and expenses are matched in like reporting periods and processed accordingly each month
Supports the sales process

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coordinating activities of other project managers supporting the projects
Directing third party contractors

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits:

401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off

EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.