Automation Project Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Projects

Axis Company LLC; Walker, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

No waiting period

Job summary

Axis Automation in Michigan is seeking a career-oriented Project Manager to lead automation projects from kickoff to closure, coordinating engineering, supply chain and manufacturing teams.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, communicate status and risks, travel as needed, and develop best practices for project execution. The role requires a engineering degree and 4+ years in automation with 2+ years PM experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or significant experience directly managing engineering-based projects.
• 4+ years of experience in automation or engineering services industry.
• 2+ years of experience in Project Management with budget responsibility.
• Experience with tool design and welding applications preferred.
• Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes.
• Financial and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to stay highly organized and balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Risk management and proactive mitigation planning.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% - 20% annually.

Responsibilities

• Follow active equipment projects from customer order through completion.
• Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet customer, quality and cost goals.
• Ability to review project requirements and identify scope changes.
• Execute to various customer milestones and coordinate all relevant necessary resources.
• Interact with suppliers and cross functional team members to solicit input establishing project proposals.
• Lead, coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis.
• Prepare and communicate project status meetings and escalation of critical issues.
• Maintain professional management of customer relationships and requests.
• Communicate with Axis departments on project developments in real time.
• Assist in supporting other company-wide projects as needed.
• Develop tools and best practices for project management and execution.
• Complete “lessons learned” evaluations to improve future projects.
• Travel to support milestones and meet customers.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Engineering project management experience

Job description

Axis Automation in Michigan is seeking a career-oriented Project Manager to lead automation projects from kickoff to closure, coordinating engineering, supply chain and manufacturing teams.

You will manage scope, schedule and budget, communicate status and risks, travel as needed, and develop best practices for project execution. The role requires a engineering degree and 4+ years in automation with 2+ years PM experience.