Project Manager

Pierpoint International; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pierpoint International is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee customer-facing technical projects from pre-sales through implementation and acceptance. You will coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver complex automation solutions on time and within budget, while maintaining quality standards.

Responsibilities include building client relationships, developing schedules, managing scope and costs, assessing risks, and ensuring smooth handovers to service teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management in industrial automation or related field.
• Experience managing projects with external customers.
• Knowledge of PMI standards and project methods.
• Familiar with automation tech, manufacturing processes and electromechanical systems.
• Experience planning schedules, budgets, resources, and scope changes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving and decision making.
• Proficient with Microsoft Project.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate internal and external resources for delivery.
• Build and maintain customer relationships through the project lifecycle.
• Develop schedules, monitor milestones, and report progress to stakeholders.
• Define scope, manage changes, and assess impact on timelines and costs.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Manage budgets, cost estimates, and profitability.
• Maintain project documentation and smooth handover to service teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, operations to resolve issues.
• Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced technical environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

PM experience

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

We are recruiting for a Project Manager on behalf of a leading company in the industrial automation industry.

This role is ideal for someone with experience managing customer-facing technical projects, coordinating cross-functional teams, and delivering complex automation solutions.

The Project Manager will oversee projects from the pre-sales stage through implementation and customer acceptance, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the expected quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and coordinate internal and external resources to ensure successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the project lifecycle, from pre-sales through post-implementation.
• Develop project schedules, monitor milestones, and provide regular updates to internal and external stakeholders.
• Define and manage project scope, identify changes, and communicate their impact on timelines, resources, and costs.
• Identify potential project risks and develop effective mitigation plans.
• Manage project budgets, cost estimates, and profitability while ensuring efficient resource allocation.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure a smooth handover to customers and service teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, sales, operations, and other teams to resolve issues and meet project objectives.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced technical environment.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience in industrial automation, high-tech manufacturing, engineering, or a related technical industry.
• Experience managing projects involving external customers.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and processes, including PMI standards.
• Familiarity with industrial automation technologies, manufacturing processes, and electromechanical systems.
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, resources, and scope changes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and manage customer expectations.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and anticipate potential project risks.
• Experience using project management tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline preferred, or equivalent relevant professional experience.

Additional Information

• Travel requirements of approximately 20–50%, depending on project and customer needs.
• Flexibility to work outside regular business hours when required to support project deadlines or customer emergencies.
• Project management certifications such as PMP or CSCP are a plus.