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Position Description
For over 35 years, KLD Labs, Inc. has delivered innovative machine vision and intelligent measurement solutions to the global railway industry. Our technologies support monitoring, inspection, condition-based maintenance, and asset management needs for rail operators worldwide. As a trusted leader in transportation automation and safety systems, we design, manufacture, and customize solutions that improve efficiency and reliability across the rail sector.
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead the delivery and customization of our complex product solutions from initial concept through installation. Based in Hauppauge, NY, this individual will serve as the primary point of contact for both internal teams and external clients, managing scope, schedule, and resource coordination across multidisciplinary engineering, production, and service teams.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of project execution from requirements definition to delivery and post-installation handoff
- Manage research and development initiatives.
- Act as primary liaison between clients and KLD technical teams to translate customer requirements into actionable specifications
- Support proposal generation and contribute to project scope and estimation efforts
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress and adjust as needed
- Facilitate cross-functional coordination across engineering, production, procurement, and field service teams
- Oversee installation and deployment of KLD products, including on-site coordination when necessary
- Provide accurate, timely status reporting to internal stakeholders and customers
- Manage risk identification, mitigation, and escalation of critical path impediments
- Coordinate and document internal and external meetings, conference calls, and customer touchpoints
- Ensure timely resolution of project conflicts related to technical decisions, scope change, or procurement issues
- Oversee customization of existing products for customer-specific applications
- Ensure successful hand-off to Service team following project deployment
- Maintain complete and accurate project documentation in accordance with company protocols
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing end-to-end technical projects, preferably involving integrated hardware/software systems or industrial product deployments
- Demonstrated ability to define and document technical and functional requirements with internal and external stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate system installation and deployment at customer sites
- Demonstrated ability to track and manage detailed project budgets, resources, and schedules
- Demonstrated ability to adjust work plans based on evolving priorities or technical challenges
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate cross-functional meetings and provide customer-facing status updates
- Demonstrated ability to identify, escalate, and manage resolution of critical path issues
- Familiarity with product configuration control and change management processes
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into clear deliverables and reports
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Confluence, JIRA)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Qualifications Desired
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential
- Experience in the railway, transportation, automation, or machine vision industries
- Familiarity with sensor systems, vision technologies, or embedded hardware/software integration
- Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO 9001)
- Due to the international travel requirements of this role, proficiency in German or French is preferred
- Required Certifications: None
- U.S. Citizenship Required: No
- Security Clearance Required: None
- Employment Type: Regular Full-time
- Background Check Type: 7 Year Pre-Employment
- Drug Screen Required: None
- Position Contingent Upon Contract Award: No
Salary Range
$90,000—$110,000 USD
REAL ID Requirement
This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here.
Benefits
At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more.
Export Control and Licensing
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ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability
