Robotics Project Manager

Project Management Institute; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Project Management Institute in Malvern, PA seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead planning, execution, and delivery of robotic automation and manufacturing projects. You will coordinate engineering, operations, vendors, and clients to keep projects on time, within scope, and on budget.

The role requires hands-on scheduling, risk management, and change control, with a track record in industrial automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in industrial automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Celoxis or equivalent.
• General understanding of robotic systems, PLCs, and system integration concepts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences.
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle for robotic automation deployments — from requirements gathering and scoping through commissioning, validation, and handoff to operations.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and budgets; proactively identify and mitigate schedule and cost risks.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers, as well as procurement and quality.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and vendors during project execution, facilitating clear communication and managing expectations.
• Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities, ensuring systems meet functional and safety specifications.
• Track KPIs and project milestones; provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Manage change orders, scope changes, and contract obligations in collaboration with sales and legal.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and feeding them into process and methodology improvements.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ANSI/RIA R15.06) and quality standards throughout project execution.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership and coordination

Problem-solving and risk management

Education

PMP certification or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Celoxis

Job description

Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of robotic automation and manufacturing projects. This role serves as the central coordinator between engineering, operations, vendors, and clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The ideal candidate combines deep familiarity with industrial automation systems with proven project management expertise.

Key Responsibilities
Own the full project lifecycle for robotic automation deployments — from requirements gathering and scoping through commissioning, validation, and handoff to operations.

Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, risk registers, and budgets; proactively identify and mitigate schedule and cost risks.

Coordinate cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, controls, and software engineers, as well as procurement and quality.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and vendors during project execution, facilitating clear communication and managing expectations.

Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) activities, ensuring systems meet functional and safety specifications.

Track KPIs and project milestones; provide regular status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.

Manage change orders, scope changes, and contract obligations in collaboration with sales and legal.

Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and feeding them into process and methodology improvements.

Ensure compliance with safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, ANSI/RIA R15.06) and quality standards throughout project execution.

Other duties as assigned

• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in industrial automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary technical projects from concept through commissioning.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Celoxis or equivalent.
• General understanding of robotic systems, PLCs, and system integration concepts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to translate technical content for non-technical audiences.
• PMP certification or equivalent (preferred).