Project Manager

Mpac Group; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Holidays, and SickLeave

Job summary

Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA), part of the Mpac Group, is seeking a Project Manager to lead automation and material handling projects for food manufacturing, life sciences, and general manufacturing sectors in New England. You will manage projects from concept to handover, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and customer satisfaction.

The role involves coordinating with engineering, supply chain, finance, and leadership teams, and supporting FAT/SAT testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years in a customer-facing project management role.
• Proficient with MS Office and MS Project; knowledge of safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and material handling projects end-to-end.
• Serve as primary customer contact throughout the lifecycle.
• Develop schedules, timelines, and milestones; manage budgets and risks.
• Coordinate resources across engineering, supply chain, finance, and leadership.
• Support FAT and SAT testing; manage closeout and punch lists.
• Build strong customer relationships and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Customer-facing

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Newburyport, Massachusetts

Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA), Part of the Mpac Group

Lead Complex Automation Projects from Concept to Completion

Are you an experienced Project Manager who thrives on delivering technically challenging projects and building strong customer relationships?

At Boston Conveyor & Automation (BCA), part of the Mpac Group, we're looking for a Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of automation and material handling solutions for customers across the food manufacturing, life sciences, and general manufacturing sectors.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage high-value projects ranging from $100K to over $10M, working with cutting-edge automation technologies and collaborating with cross-functional engineering, supply chain, finance, and leadership teams.

What You'll Be Doing

As Project Manager, you'll take ownership of projects from initial concept through planning, execution, installation, testing, and final handover. You'll serve as the primary customer contact while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading multiple automation and material handling projects simultaneously
• Acting as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle
• Developing and communicating project schedules, timelines, and milestones
• Managing project budgets, risks, and change orders
• Coordinating resources across engineering, supply chain, finance, and leadership teams
• Maintaining accurate project documentation and reporting
• Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Managing project closeout activities and punch lists
• Building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Conducting project reviews and implementing best practices for future success

Essential

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent practical experience
• Minimum 4 years' experience in a customer-facing project management role
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Understanding of workplace and project safety standards
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time

Preferred

• Experience working within OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing) environments
• Knowledge of Visual Manufacturing ERP systems
• Construction project management experience is highly valued

Why Join BCA?

At BCA, you'll be part of a highly experienced team delivering innovative automation solutions to industry-leading customers. You'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on projects that transform manufacturing operations while developing your career within the global Mpac Group organization.

Our Core Values

• Integrity
• Drive
• Collaboration
• Expertise
• Innovation

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

BCA and the Mpac Group are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with respect and provided equal opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.