Project Manager

AWL; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

AWL Automation in Spartanburg, SC, is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex automation initiatives from contract handover to final delivery.

You will oversee the full lifecycle, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing budgets, risks and changes to ensure quality and contractual compliance. Travel roughly 25% domestically and internationally, with experience in Microsoft Project and PM methodologies. PMP or Six Sigma certifications are advantageous.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of automation experience, with a track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills; ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from contract handover to delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and resources to meet milestones.
• Communicate progress, risks, changes and opportunities with customers and stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks; manage scope changes and budgets; ensure quality and safety compliance.
• Support collaboration between US- and Global-based teams and ensure contractual/commercial alignment.
• Utilize PM methodologies and tools; PMP or Six Sigma certifications are a plus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision-making

Cross-functional teams

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

• The opportunity to lead complex, high-value automation projects within a global organization.
• An international working environment with close collaboration between teams in the US and the Netherlands.
• Challenging technical projects across the automotive and industrial sectors.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and parental leave.

What Do We Offer

• The opportunity to lead complex, high-value automation projects within a global organization.
• An international working environment with close collaboration between teams in the US and the Netherlands.
• Challenging technical projects across the automotive and industrial sectors.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A competitive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and parental leave.

What Do We Expect

• A bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field is preferred, along with relevant project management experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in automation, preferably within the intralogistics or automotive sectors, and a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Strong leadership, communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage cross-functional teams and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, risk management, contract compliance and commercial control.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally roughly 25% of the time, with a valid passport or the ability to obtain one promptly.

About This Vacancy

As a Project Manager at AWL Automation, you will be responsible for delivering complex automation projects from contract handover through to final delivery. You will oversee the full project lifecycle, ensuring that project scope, schedules, quality standards and financial objectives are achieved.

You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, while coordinating multidisciplinary teams and resources to meet contractual milestones. Working closely with customers and internal stakeholders, you will provide clear communication on project progress, risks, changes and opportunities.

A key part of your role will be identifying and mitigating risks, managing scope changes, monitoring budgets and ensuring that additional work is properly documented and commercially agreed. You will also maintain quality standards, ensure compliance with contractual and safety requirements, and support effective collaboration between our US- and Global-based teams.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded project manager who can combine strong organizational skills with technical understanding and effective stakeholder management. Experience with project management methodologies and tools, particularly Microsoft Project, is valuable. Certifications such as PMP or Six Sigma are an advantage.

This position offers the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the successful delivery of advanced automation solutions while working in an international, technology-driven environment.

If you are ready to take ownership of challenging projects and work with teams to deliver innovative automation solutions, we look forward to hearing from you.