Senior Project Manager

JR Automation; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Medical benefits from day 1

Parental leave

Unique automation projects

Collaborative environment

Career growth

Craftsmanship & quality

Job summary

JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Nashville, TN to lead engineered‑to‑order automation projects from concept through installation and final acceptance. You will partner with engineering, manufacturing, procurement and installation teams, own scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, and serve as the primary customer contact.

This onsite role offers competitive wages, medical benefits on day one, and opportunities to grow in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management.
• PMP certification preferred, but not required.
• Experience in direct customer management and cross‑functional team leadership preferred.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience within the automation industry, strongly preferred.
• Moderate-to-advanced proficiency with MS Office including Excel and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, issues, resources, and project communications.
• Own projects from initiation through closure, leading cross‑functional teams through JR Automation’s Project Execution Process (PEP) with full accountability for project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong relationships through clear communication, credibility, and a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, resource planning, and risk management strategies.
• Manage project financials, including budget development, cost tracking, and ensuring delivery within financial targets.
• Monitor and report project performance using assigned systems, proactively identifying risks, issues, and corrective actions.
• Lead proactive decision‑making by evaluating project complexity, timelines, and visible and unknown risks.
• Ensure adherence to JR Automation’s project management methodologies, quality standards, compliance requirements, and safety policies.
• Coordinate and oversee project documentation, technical performance, production milestones, and quality deliverables.
• Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders, including customers, leadership, and internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practices to enhance the Project Execution Process.

Skills

Project leadership

MS Project

Customer management

Cross-functional leadership

Negotiation

Change management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Job description

The Opportunity:

Job Description

The Opportunity:

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people, and we’re always looking to get stronger across North America, Europe, and Asia. Join us as a Senior Project Manager in Nashville, TN as we work together to bring innovative automation solutions to life.

Why Join Us

• Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
• A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

Location Type: This is an onsite position in Nashville, TN.

Travel Requirements: Travel up to 20%. Travel may include domestic and/or international customer, supplier, and JR Automation locations.

Role Overview

This is a hands‑on Project Management role focused on delivering custom automation equipment and manufacturing solutions, not IT systems or software implementations. As a Project Manager, you will lead engineered‑to‑order automation projects, partnering closely with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and installation teams to deliver complex customer solutions from concept through build, installation, and final acceptance. You will own the entire project lifecycle, from quote handoff to project closeout, serving as the primary customer contact while managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across highly technical, custom‑built automation projects.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Provide overall leadership for assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, issues, resources, and project communications.
• Own projects from initiation through closure, leading cross‑functional teams through JR Automation’s Project Execution Process (PEP) with full accountability for project performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong relationships through clear communication, credibility, and a deep understanding of customer needs.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, timelines, budgets, resource planning, and risk management strategies.
• Manage project financials, including budget development, cost tracking, and ensuring delivery within financial targets.
• Monitor and report project performance using assigned systems, proactively identifying risks, issues, and corrective actions.
• Lead proactive decision‑making by evaluating project complexity, timelines, and visible and unknown risks.
• Ensure adherence to JR Automation’s project management methodologies, quality standards, compliance requirements, and safety policies.
• Coordinate and oversee project documentation, technical performance, production milestones, and quality deliverables.
• Communicate project status, progress, and challenges to stakeholders, including customers, leadership, and internal teams.
• Drive continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practices to enhance the Project Execution Process.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however, it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, calculated as two (2) years of relevant work experience for each year of academic study
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management
• PMP certification preferred, but not required
• Experience in direct customer commercial management and cross‑functional team leadership preferred
• Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience within the automation industry, strongly preferred
• Moderately advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel and MS Project
• Ability to quickly become proficient in company systems, processes, and tools
• Strong understanding of Project Management best practices, including MS Project, critical path analysis, and change management
• Proven history of managing customer contracts and relationships, as well as indirectly managing teams
• Ability to actively listen, probe to identify concerns, and build credibility, trust, and commitment
• Strong skills in negotiation, conflict resolution, and proactive decision‑making

Company Overview

At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2,000+ at one of our 20+ facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities

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