Robotics Project Manager - Lexington, KY

Jabil Inc.; Lexington (VA); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401K Match

Annual Bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Badger Technologies, a Jabil Company, is seeking a Robotics Project Manager to lead medium to large robotics initiatives from concept to deployment in Lexington, KY. You will drive cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and software, ensuring on-time delivery and successful integration of innovative robotics solutions.

The role requires 6+ years in project management within high-tech product development, with strong leadership and risk

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of project management experience supporting medium to large-scale robotics/product development projects.
• Cross-functional technical team leadership and complex deliverables experience.
• Experience with robotics development, autonomous systems, automation, or engineering services preferred.
• PMP certification or progress toward PMP certification preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead robotics and product development projects from concept through deployment.
• Develop project charters, business proposals, project plans, milestones, budgets, and resource plans.
• Define goals, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics for projects.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, software, and leadership teams.
• Manage scope, timelines, quality, cost, and risks across the project lifecycle.
• Provide status updates and executive communications to stakeholders and leadership.
• Mentor and develop cross-functional project teams to meet objectives.

Conocimientos

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Change management

Communication

Educación

Engineering degree

Descripción del empleo

At Jabil (NYSE: JBL), we are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing solutions. With 60 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions.

Robotics Project Manager

Location: onsite Lexington, KY

Company: Badger Technologies, a Jabil Company

Badger Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jabil, is transforming the future of retail and robotics through innovative autonomous solutions. Focused on developing cutting-edge robotic platforms, Badger Technologies combines advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, computer vision, and data analytics to help retailers improve operational efficiency, inventory accuracy, workplace safety, and the overall customer experience. As part of Jabil's global organization, Badger Technologies offers the unique opportunity to work in an agile, fast-paced, startup-like environment while leveraging the resources, stability, and scale of a Fortune 500 manufacturing and technology leader. The team is continuously developing next-generation autonomous robotic solutions, creating an exciting environment for professionals who enjoy technical innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and bringing complex products from concept to market.

Position Summary

Badger Technologies is seeking a Robotics Project Manager to join its team in Lexington, Kentucky. In this role, you will lead medium to large-scale robotics and product development initiatives from concept through deployment. You will serve as the driving force behind project execution, coordinating cross-functional teams, managing schedules and budgets, mitigating risks, and ensuring successful delivery of innovative robotic solutions.

What can you expect to do?

• Lead and manage robotics and product development projects from concept through implementation.
• Develop project charters, business proposals, project plans, milestones, budgets, resource plans, and implementation strategies.
• Define project goals, objectives, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, software, and leadership teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, quality, cost, and risk throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and escalation issues when needed.
• Forecast project budgets, staffing requirements, and resource needs.
• Own overall project performance, including schedule adherence, cost management, quality metrics, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and track project KPIs and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps with clear milestones and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level communications to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead change management activities and evaluate potential impacts to cost, schedule, and scope.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams, business units, and organizational levels.
• Build, mentor, and motivate project teams to achieve business and customer objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution, operational performance, and team effectiveness.
• Maintain strong internal and external customer relationships.
• Ensure compliance with company safety, security, and quality standards.

What is the experience needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, or a related technical field preferred.
• 6+ years of project management experience supporting medium to large-scale projects within a high-tech product development environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional technical teams and complex project deliverables.
• Experience with robotics development, autonomous systems, automation, or engineering services is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs is strongly desired.
• PMP certification or progress toward PMP certification is preferred.
• Ability to succeed in a startup-style environment where processes and procedures may still be evolving.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and strategic problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience developing and managing project budgets, schedules, and resource plans.
• Strong risk management and change management skills.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment focused on innovation and product development.

Benefits Package with Jabil

Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
• 401K Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Annual Merit Increases
• Community Volunteer Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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