Robotics Project Manager - Lexington, KY

Jabil Inc.; Nicholasville (KY); Presencial; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, HS

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

Descripción de la vacante

Badger Technologies, a Jabil Company, seeks a Robotics Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale robotics programs in Lexington, Kentucky, from concept through deployment. You will drive execution, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage schedules, budgets, risks, and customer expectations to deliver innovative robotic solutions.

You will develop charters and roadmaps, define objectives and KPIs, and partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, and software to

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, or related technical field is required or preferred.
• 6+ years of project management experience in high-tech product development.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical teams and complex 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 thrive in a startup-style environment with evolving processes.
• Proven success managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsabilidades

• Lead 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, and success metrics.
• Partner with engineering, operations, manufacturing, supply chain, software, and leadership teams to ensure successful execution.
• Manage project scope, timelines, quality, cost, and risk throughout the lifecycle.
• Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and accelerate issues when needed.
• Forecast project budgets, staffing requirements, and resource needs.
• Own overall project performance, including schedule adherence, cost management, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Establish and track project KPIs and drive accountability across cross-functional teams.
• Develop and maintain detailed project roadmaps with milestones and deliverables.
• Provide regular status updates and executive-level communications to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Lead change management activities and evaluate impacts to cost, schedule, and scope.
• Facilitate collaboration across multiple teams, business units, and levels.
• Build, mentor, and motivate project teams to achieve objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to project execution and team effectiveness.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

New Product Introduction

PMP certification

Robotics development

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, STEM, or related technical field

Descripción del empleo

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 accelerate 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