Automation Project Manager — Robotics (Travel 15%)

LVI Associates; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Travel 15%

Job summary

LVI Associates in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom automation projects from kickoff through installation and startup. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing schedules and budgets, coordinating multiple teams, handling scope changes and vendor relations, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing custom automation projects.
• Strong customer-facing experience and cross-functional leadership.
• Engineering background preferred; PMP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage custom automation projects from kickoff through startup.
• Serve as primary liaison between customers and internal teams.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, resources, and profitability.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, controls, and manufacturing teams.
• Handle scope changes and vendor relationships.
• Support FAT, installation, and commissioning activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Customer liaison

PMP certification

Education

Engineering background (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical, or related)

Job description

LVI Associates in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee custom automation projects from kickoff through installation and startup. You will serve as the primary point of contact for customers while coordinating engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Responsibilities include managing schedules and budgets, coordinating multiple teams, handling scope changes and vendor relations, and