Automation Project Manager

Sapience Automation; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Overtime eligible

Job summary

Sapience Automation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate project teams, manage schedules, costs, and ERP-driven improvements. The role emphasizes enabling teams through organization, guidance, and support, with travel to install sites as needed.

Applicants should have 2+ years in robotics/automation, strong communication, and the ability to identify process gaps for improvements. Certification in OSHA 30 is a plus; compensation includes strong benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in robotic or automation industry
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus; training provided if not certified
• Prior experience coordinating automation projects

Responsibilities

• Be the primary point of contact for customers
• Coordinate and prioritize project team activities toward objectives
• Develop and manage project schedules
• Oversee project costs
• Manage action items in the Sapience ERP system
• Coordinate customer project meetings and open items list
• Facilitate customer acceptance for milestones
• Oversee subcontracted trades on projects
• Oversee system installation, commissioning and acceptance
• Develop installation bid packs with engineering for subcontractors
• Manage installation and commissioning to customer acceptance
• Travel to customer sites to support system installations and production

Skills

Schedule management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Reading prints

Team motivation

Education

Technical post-secondary degree

Proficient with PCs & MS Office

Tools

Sapience ERP system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sapience Automation in Charleston, SC is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate project teams, manage schedules, costs, and ERP-driven improvements. The role emphasizes enabling teams through organization, guidance, and support, with travel to install sites as needed.

Applicants should have 2+ years in robotics/automation, strong communication, and the ability to identify process gaps for improvements. Certification in OSHA 30 is a plus; compensation includes strong benefits.