Associate Project Manager

fanuc; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Program

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Benefit Dollars

Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Job summary

FANUC America Corporation is seeking an Associate Project Manager to support Project Managers in the Automation Systems Group, delivering projects on time and within budget while prioritizing customer satisfaction. You will start in a support role and grow toward managing smaller projects.

You will motivate and lead cross-functional teams across Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Planning to meet customer requirements, with travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in automation or application experience or equivalent.
• Experience with MS Office Suite and ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Assist with larger system projects/execute small system projects (mentored).
• Assist in managing customer interaction and expectations through the project duration.
• Assist in leading cross-functional teams to ensure on-time and accurate orders meeting requirements.
• Assist in tracking and managing financials including budget, revenue, invoices, changes, procurement, and payments.
• Assist in maintaining the Project Cost Forecasting (PCF) and scheduling.
• Assist with scheduling revenue and managing P/L.
• Assist with scheduling installation resources and FIR reporting/tracking.
• Support continuous improvement and Oracle ERP system improvements.
• Assist with internal and customer runoff planning, shipping coordination, and other tasks.
• Travel to customer sites and FANUC build site locations as needed; support sales activities when applicable.

Skills

Automation experience

MS Office

ERP system

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

ERP system

Job description

Who You Are

In this role as an Associate Project Manager, you will support Project Managers in the execution of projects within the Automation Systems Group (ASG), ensuring projects are delivered on time and within (or under) budget, while putting a primary focus on customer satisfaction.

You will begin in a support role and gradually take on more responsibility for various projects. The goal is to grow as a project manager to eventually run smaller projects and to move up to a Project Manager (PM) position.

You need to be a customer-focused, upcoming leader with the ability to effectively motivate, encourage, lead, manage, and mentor cross-functional teams, with proven experience establishing and achieving project objectives.

How It’s Done

• Assist with larger system projects/execute small system projects (normally supported by a mentor PM, depending on the size/complexity of the job)
• Assist in managing customer interaction and expectations through the length of the project/contract scope
• Assist in leading/managing cross-functional project teams in Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing and Planning to ensure on-time and accurate orders that meet customer requirements
• Assist in tracking and managing financials of the project including budget management, revenue management, invoice management, change order management, procurement management, and payment assurance
• Assist in maintenance of the Project Cost Forecasting (PCF) for appropriate scheduling and tracking of project units and scope
• Assist with scheduling revenue and manage P/L
• Assist with scheduling installation resources as required and management of FIR reporting/tracking
• Focus on continuous improvement initiatives by recognizing and correcting internal and external processes when necessary (including improvements related to project management and Oracle ERP system improvements to allow for simpler user interactions)
• Assist in internal and customer runoff planning and execution, shipping coordination and any other necessary tasks the project may require
• Other duties as assigned
• Travel to customer sites, as required
• Travel to multiple FANUC build site locations to support project requirements and work at those locations as needed based on phase of project
• Support sales activities when applicable

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or related Engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in automation or application experience or equivalent
• Experience with MS Office Suite and ERP system

What Would Be Even Better

• Oracle ERP System
• 3+ years experience in automation or application experience or equivalent

It’s Your Move

At FANUC America Corporation we are passionate about our customers, our employees, and the work we perform. We maintain a workplace where individuals can be proud of, where talents are embraced, and results are encouraged and supported.

We are looking for talented people who value integrity, informed decision-making and collaboration.

We offer market competitive pay and benefits programs, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skill development, and recognition of individual achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Medical, Dental& Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Benefit Dollars
• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program

Sponsorship is not provided for this position

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans