Project Manager Lead

Automated Industrial Robotics Rochester Hills; Michigan; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance

Company bonus

Pension plan

Training support

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Automated Industrial Robotics Rochester Hills seeks a Project Manager Lead to guide complex automation projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical requirements, and company objectives. You will drive cross-functional coordination across engineering, manufacturing, and supply to meet milestones.

You will review specifications, manage risks and timelines, maintain project documentation, and communicate clearly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred but not required; MBA a plus.
• 8+ years’ experience in project management, engineering, or similar.
• Experience in non-automotive industries is required.
• PMP Certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle program management for automation projects from kickoff to close.
• Review machine specs and design feasibility to meet requirements and cost targets.
• Maintain organized project documentation and approval packages.
• Monitor long-lead material status and approve purchase requests.
• Prepare customer quotations for revisions and changes up to $2,500.
• Develop spare-parts lists and support post-shipment follow-up.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to drive project success.
• Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes.

Skills

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business

MBA

PMP Certification

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

The Project Manager Lead oversees complex automation projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with customer expectations, technical requirements, and organizational objectives. This role drives cross-functional coordination, manages project risks and timelines, and maintains clear communication to achieve successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leads the full-cycle program management process for automation projects, including kickoff, planning, execution, and close out.
• Review machine specifications, design feasibility, and engineering concepts to ensure customer requirements, manufacturability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate and organized project documentation, including project folder, timelines, revisions, and approval packages.
• Ensure the Open Issues list is reviewed and updated weekly to support timely resolution and communication.
• Monitor long-lead material status and oversee the timely approval of long-lead purchase requests.
• Identify launch team requirements and coordinate with internal departments for successful release of integration kit to build.
• Prepare customer quotations for revisions and project changes; authorized to submit quotes up to $2,500.
• Develop recommended spare-parts lists and support post-shipment follow-up activities.
• Responsible for controlling and maintaining appropriate records of customer property
• Identified opportunities to improve project delivery processes and organizational effectiveness
• Build strong relationships with internal external stakeholders to drive project success.
• Influence project strategy and execution through collaboration with senior leadership
• Any additional duties assigned by management

Qualifications & Experience:

Any combination of education and/or experience providing the required skills and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications would be:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred but not required, MBA a plus
• 8 + years’ experience in project management, engineering, or similar
• Experience in one or more non-automotive industries: Life Sciences, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Consumer Products, or Aerospace, is required
• PMP Certification, is a plus

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supports continuous improvement of project management standards and best practices
• Provides guidance and informal mentoring to project management team

Key Skills & Abilities:

The ideal candidate must be a rigorous analytical thinker and problem solver with the following professional attributes:

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Time management and organizational skills
• Customer-focused mindset with abilities to manage expectations.
• Change and risk management
• SWOT and feasibility analysis
• Ability to create interconnected workflows and maintain communication loops

We welcome qualified candidates from outside the state and may provide relocation assistance for the right individual.

What we offer:

In AIR, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees' well-being and professional development, including flexible work arrangements, health insurance contributions, company bonus, maternity and paternity leave, pension plan, training support, and various wellness initiatives.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change.

AIR is an Equal Opportunities Employer