Project Manager, Automation

Rockwell Automation; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee multiple projects in the Pulp/Paper and Metal sectors. This role involves planning, executing, and closing projects while ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex challenges. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the success of vital projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience required.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time for project meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of project lifecycle from initiation to closing.
• Coordinate internal and external resources for project success.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Risk Management

Financial Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

United States of America Mequon
Wisconsin, United States
Twinsburg, Ohio, United States
Ohio, United States
Michigan, United States
Mayfield Heights, Ohio, United States
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world's manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility -our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how thework we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that's you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

As a Project Manager, you will perform a crucial role in managing several projects through all phases of the development lifecycle, observing generally accepted engineering principles. Project areas of focus include: initiation, planning, execution, release and closing. You will manage partner communications, project requirements, work breakdown, development engineering, testing and release. Your work directly impacts the strategic goals of Lifecycle Services. Some domestic and international travel may be required to meet with team members and facilitate project progress.

You will be working with large end customers primarily in the Pulp/Paper and Metal business and will report to the Project Manager, Team Lead while working in a hybrid format from our Mequon, Milwaukee, or Mayfield Heights location.

For the right candidate, this position could be worked remotely from any location in the United States.

Your Responsibilities::

• You will be responsible for planning, scheduling, cost forecasting, monitoring, documentation, control and reporting on all aspects of assigned projects, coordinating internal and external development and test resources and working with resource managers and other project managers to ensure staffing, project alignment and integration.
• You will also own project priorities and delivery of project expectations, and identify any issues and mitigate risk among a the project team
• You will help develop business and marketing strategies, optimizing the performance of our products to achieve business goals.
• You will need to use project management techniques, tools and established standards to ensure project deliverables are met.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Legal authorization to work in the US is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
• The ability to travel 25% of the time.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in an Engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in a project management or project leadership role.
• Experience with financial aspects of project management, percentage completion, revenue recognition, and project accounting.
• Demonstrated experience working in a stressful environment with many competing priorities where constructive feedback from others is encouraged and expected.
• Experience in Pulp & Paper or Metals industries.
• Advanced training or certifications in PMI/PMP.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at [phone].