Seeking a detail-oriented and results-driven Senior Project Manager with experience managing technically complex projects involving deployment of products/systems at customer sites.
This role will lead deployment projects, coordinating activities with the site lead/management, deployment teams, engineering teams, and support teams. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for establishing and reporting the status of site deployment activities and for issue resolution and problem solving.
Overview
The Senior Project Manager is a hands-on role with direct involvement in all aspects of deploying autonomous solutions. This position is highly visible and interacts with all levels across the company and will be responsible for leading continuous improvement efforts internally and externally by devising new processes and mentoring/training new hires.
Focus
The Senior Project Manager will have responsibility for leading continuous improvement efforts internally and externally by devising new processes and mentoring/training new hires.
Daily Responsibilities
Plan and manage client-facing automation solutions, overseeing all aspects of the product deployment in a complex environment.
Participate in scoping visits to client sites.
Define project scope and gather requirements together with the customer.
Develop and track project plans and monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met.
Facilitate regular communication of status to teams and senior management.
Track key metrics for the project and identify lessons learned for future projects.
Foster a culture focused on transparency, speed of decision-making, and a synchronized partnership within teams and stakeholders.
Facilitate the resolution of issues, risks, and challenges that surface in the deployment processes.
Lean-focused, continual improvement of new standards, processes and procedures that streamline interactions and communication across teams.
Ability to identify gaps in execution and assist with internal process development that enhances overall flow of the project.
Mentor/train new hires on day-to-day project management activities and best practices.
Domestic and international travel will be required.
Excellent Benefits and Perks!
Benefits
Automotive
Senior Robotics Project Manager
An award winning technology company handling automation that keeps goods moving. As a company, they are driven by the same collective vision: an uninterrupted and highly efficient global supply chain where robots do the dirty work and people do the human work.
Project Management, Automated material handling, AMR, AGV, Robotics and Autonomous Automation
7+ years of project management experience with the ability to thrive in complex, customer-facing roles to deploy technical products and solutions
PMP certification is a plus
Six Sigma certification a plus
Proven track record handling multiple concurrent projects
Automated material handling experience in the distribution center and/or automotive sector is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
Project management qualification required
Demonstrated experience facilitating dynamic meetings and coordinating among high-energy participants to direct toward productive results
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a willingness to adapt to change and proceed on decisions made with varying levels of uncertainty
Experience using metrics and data analysis to support and drive beneficial process improvements
Exceptional cross-functional communication and negotiation skills
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Experience with hardware engineering is strongly preferred
