As a Project Manager, you will guide and support pilot and commercial projects, ensuring successful execution through planning, stakeholder management, and data analysis.
Via Separations is a Boston-area startup dedicated to enabling process efficiency and intensification for the industrial sector. In 2024, Via delivered its first commercial facility and changed the narrative around market-driven energy technologies that drive value for industrial customers. At the intersection of engineering, society, and impact, our team is passionate about making a difference and building the technology and organization to do it. We are a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team backed by leading venture capital firms, and we are looking to add talented, mission-driven people to our cohort.
We are passionate about transformative impact, optimistic about scientific progress, and unafraid of hard problems. We believe that our people are our unfair advantage, and drive our mission forward. We embrace the diversity of our team for creative solutions and believe the best ideas come from the intersection of disciplines and perspectives. We want you to join us!
Role Description
Via Separations’ technology is pioneering the use of membrane filtration in challenging industrial applications. As a Project Manager, you will play a crucial role in guidance and supporting the execution of both pilot-scale and commercial projects. You will work closely with internal multidisciplinary teams and external partners to ensure successful development and delivery of industrial-scale filtration systems. This position offers significant growth potential as the company scales operations, expands project scope, and continues to shape industry standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Strategic and forward-looking: Focuses on aligning projects with organizational goals, not just task execution.
- Developing and maintaining project plans, timelines, budgets, and work breakdown structures.
- Breaks down given milestones to a group of individuals and identifies milestone gaps. Tracks assignments, tasks and deliverables for the group.
- Monitor progress and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Support identifying, collecting and maintaining project based risks through mitigation and closure
- Breaks down given milestones to a group of individuals and identifies milestone gaps. Tracks assignments, tasks and deliverables for the group.
- Maintain clear and consistent communication with project stakeholders, including clients, partners, and internal teams.
- Address concerns and provide updates on project status through management of meeting minutes, action logs, and reporting.
- Collect, analyze, and interpret project data to generate reports and presentations.
- Lead & contribute to project financial controls and risk register mitigation
- Provide insights that support decision-making and process improvements.
- Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and are delivered on time.
- Provide a strong organizational understanding and execution towards managing and maintaining controlling record-keeping documentation.
- Support internal administrative engineering functions in AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC).
- Synchronize, track and report project spending against budgets to ensure financial accountability.
- Identifying, collecting and maintaining project based risks through mitigation and closure.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among team members to achieve project goals
Stakeholder Management:
Data Analysis & Reporting:
Document Control:
Budget & Cost Management:
Collaboration & Teamwork:
The ideal candidate will have most, if not all, of the following:
- Project Planning & Execution:
- Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering (mechanical, electrical, chemical), or a related technical field.
- Requires a minimum of 8-15 years of experience managing complex industrial or process equipment projects, with demonstrated success in leading multidisciplinary teams from design through commissioning
- Experience in a heavy industrial capital equipment setting, preferably within a target vertical (pulp and paper, oil and gas refining, or chemical manufacturing) is a plus.
- Strong background in project management methodologies and tools.
- Proficiency in project scheduling, reporting, communication and financial/spreadsheet software tools (e.g., MS Project, Microsoft Excel, Google Suites, Confluence, Quickbase).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in AutoCAD Suite, AutoCAD Plant 3D, AutoCAD Construction Cloud (ACC) or similar software is preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Maintains a keen eye for detail, identifying inconsistencies or gaps before they impact results ensuring transparency across all disciplines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with diverse stakeholders.
- Confidence in working independently while knowing when to seek guidance.
- Some travel (up to 20%) may be required.
- Candidates must hold or be eligible to obtain a TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) to access regulated facilities
- U.S. work authorization is required.
Technical & Project Management Skills:
CAD & Data Management Expertise:
Soft Skills:
Additional Requirements:
We offer:
- Competitive compensation package, including equity options
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Disability & Life Insurance
- 401(k)
- 12+ weeks of paid Family Leave
- Paid Flex time off
- Paid time off for Company holidays
Why Join Us?
> Work with a passionate, mission-driven team that values collaboration and innovation.
> Be part of a growing company that is making a real impact in industrial sustainability.
> Enjoy opportunities for career growth as we scale our operations.
If you’re excited about tackling complex challenges and driving industrial transformation, we’d love to hear from you! We kindly request that recruiting agencies do not contact us regarding this posting. All candidates must apply directly.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. Via may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role!
At Via, we value and prioritize diversity of thought, access, and experiences, and are an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Top Skills
Autocad
Autocad Construction Cloud
Autocad Plant 3D
Autocad Suite
Confluence
Google Suites
Excel
Ms Project
Quickbase
Via Separations Boston, Massachusetts, USA Office
165 Dexter Avenue,, Boston, MA, United States, 02472
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