Project Manager

Alliance Automation, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly/Salary Wage Based on Experience

Paid Vacation

Sick Time

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

401k & Company Match

Parental Leave

Safe, climate-controlled environment

Job summary

Alliance Automation, LLC is seeking a Project Manager to drive automation projects from inception to completion. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to meet customer expectations while managing budgets, timelines, and quality standards.

You will lead efforts with engineers and vendors, ensure proactive risk management, and maintain clear communication to deliver exceptional customer experiences. PMP is a plus; 3–7 years of PM experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of project management experience in automation/manufacturing.
• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines and quality expectations.
• Strong problem-solving and leadership capabilities.
• Proficiency with project management tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, budget and timeline adherence.
• Proactively manage project risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement solutions.
• Act as primary contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to report progress and resolve challenges.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers and vendors to maintain workflow efficiency.
• Identify process improvements to optimize project delivery.

Skills

PM experience

PMP

Budget management

Leadership

PM tools

Tools

PM software

Job description

Alliance Automation began operations in August 2008, seizing an opportunity to provide automation solutions to underserved industries. Our innovative thinkers design and build robotic automation systems that optimize production processes. We provide automation solutions for a multitude of industries; each helping upgrade efficiency, increase throughput and guarantee reliability in production.

Job Description:

POSITION OVERVIEW

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for driving the successful execution of automation projects from inception to completion. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment with customer expectations, manage project budgets, timelines, and quality standards, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

TOP 5 RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Execute project alignment with customer expectations

• Understanding Customer Expectations & Goals

• Managing Communication; Being Clear & Consistent

• Adjusting to Changes; Be Agile

• Clear Documentation

• Handling Scope Creep

• Conflict Resolution

1. Own project budget, timeline and quality expectations

• Establishing Budgets, Managing and Monitoring Expenses

• Forecasting and Adjustments

• Controlling Financial Risks

• Reporting

• Creating & Maintaining a Realistic Timeline; Tracking Progress

• Managing Delays and Issues; Contingency Planning

• Communicating Schedule Changes

• Ensuring Quality Assurance Processes Adherence

1. Coordinate stakeholder engagement

• Identifying Internal Stakeholders

• Understanding Stakeholder Needs and Expectations; RAIL & Issues lists Management

• Developing a Stakeholder Engagement Plan; Meeting Cadence & Work Breakdown Structure

• Facilitating Two-Way Communication

• Managing Stakeholder Engagement Throughout the Project Lifecycle

• Building and Maintaining Relationships

1. Deliver exceptional customer experience

• Personalizing the Customer Journey

• Delivering Added Value

• Monitoring Satisfaction

• Going the Extra Mile (Exceeding Customer Expectations)

• Anticipating Needs

• Relationship Building

• Embracing Customer Feedback

1. Project management process execution

• Executing the Project Plan

• Management of all Project Milestones, Meetings & Process Steps

• Team Leadership

ADDITIONAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead automation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline adherence.

• Proactively manage project risks, develop mitigation plans, and implement solutions.

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment.

• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings to report progress and resolve project challenges.

• Work closely with engineers, developers, and vendors to maintain workflow efficiency.

• Optimize project processes and identify areas for continuous improvement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• 3-7 years of project management experience, preferably in automation, manufacturing, or industrial solutions.

• Strong understanding of project management methodologies.

• Experience managing budgets, project timelines, and quality expectations.

• Proficiency in project management tools.

• Excellent problem-solving, negotiation, and leadership skills.

• PMP certification or equivalent is a plus.

• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Possess a general understanding in the areas of mechanical engineering (tooling design, machining processes); electrical engineering (controls & automation) & machinebuilding practices. The Project Manager needs a solid technical understanding to enable them to maintain all the things necessary for the project.

WHAT WE OFFER

Alliance Automation benefits include, but are not limited to:

• Hourly/Salary Wage Based on Experience

• Paid Vacation

• Sick Time

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability

• 401k & Company Match

• Parental Leave

• We provide our employees with a safe, clean, climate-controlled work environment.