Automation Project Manager - Cross-Functional Leader

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Fameccanica North America in West Chester, OH seeks an experienced Project Manager to bring structure to complex automation projects. You will manage from kickoff to final acceptance, coordinating schedules and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong scheduling, risk management, and change management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel. Occasional travel up to 15% is expected, and SAP/Power BI experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, science, project management, related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Several years of experience managing complex, cross-functional projects.
• A solid understanding of project scheduling, forecasting, risk management, and change management.
• Strong Microsoft Project skills; experience with Project Server is helpful but not required.
• Advanced or highly proficient Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain sight of the overall project objective.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
• A resourceful, methodical approach to investigating problems and finding solutions.
• The confidence to communicate directly, set expectations, and hold others accountable when needed.
• The ability to work independently without extensive day-to-day direction.
• Candidates should be comfortable with potential travel of up to approximately 15%.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, manufacturing, engineering, or another technical project environment.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Familiarity with Power BI.
• Experience supporting international projects or globally distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects from kickoff through final customer acceptance.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• Coordinate work across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, finance, and customer teams.
• Track project milestones, action items, risks, decisions, and deliverables.
• Communicate project status, concerns, and required actions clearly and consistently.
• Identify potential issues early and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving.
• Apply structured risk-management and problem-solving approaches.
• Manage project changes while considering schedule, cost, scope, and customer impact.
• Support contractual obligations, project financial performance, and customer satisfaction.
• Ask thoughtful questions, understand the broader project picture, and follow through on details.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and effective decision-making across project teams.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

MS Project proficient

Excel proficiency

Strong communication

Detail oriented

Multi-project management

Travel up to 15%

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Project Server

SAP

Power BI

Job description

Fameccanica North America in West Chester, OH seeks an experienced Project Manager to bring structure to complex automation projects. You will manage from kickoff to final acceptance, coordinating schedules and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong scheduling, risk management, and change management skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Project and Excel. Occasional travel up to 15% is expected, and SAP/Power BI experience is a plus.