Automation Project Manager – Manufacturing & Robotics

greenheckgroup; Schofield (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Greenheck Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager I/II to lead low to mid-level automation projects in the MDC, owning planning through close-out and partnering with manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, logistics, and external vendors.

This role focuses on delivering high-tech robotic and automation systems to transform manufacturing capability, drive efficiency, and scale production across the enterprise. The position offers growth within a technically advanced organization.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience in Project or Program Management, preferably within manufacturing or automation environments.
• 4 Year / bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or equivalent years of job experience required.
• Ability to manage low to mid-level projects across the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, risk management, and delivery.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies and tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Bird View, Jira, or equivalents.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Project management certification (CAPM, PMP, or equivalent) is a plus but not required.
• Interest or exposure to automation, robotics, industrial equipment, or manufacturing environments is a plus but not required.
• Familiarity with Lean and Six Sigma fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of low to mid-level automation projects, ensuring they meet scope, timeline, and budget requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, logistics, automation, and facilities, and external vendors, to achieve project objectives.
• Track project tasks, identify project risks and issues, and escalation as appropriate.
• Prepare and present clear, concise project updates to project stakeholders.
• Support key project milestones such as project planning, design reviews, machine build and programming, FAT, installation, and SAT.

Skills

Project Management

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication

Risk management

Agile/Waterfall

Jira

Smartsheet

MS Project

Bird View

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Bird View

Jira

Job description

Greenheck Group in Wisconsin is seeking a Project Manager I/II to lead low to mid-level automation projects in the MDC, owning planning through close-out and partnering with manufacturing, engineering, sourcing, logistics, and external vendors.

This role focuses on delivering high-tech robotic and automation systems to transform manufacturing capability, drive efficiency, and scale production across the enterprise. The position offers growth within a technically advanced organization.