Senior Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits starting day one

Paid parental leave

Competitive wages

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Nashville, TN site. This hands-on PM role leads engineered-to-order automation projects, coordinating engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and installation teams from concept to closeout.

You will own scope, schedule, budget, quality and risk, while serving as primary customer contact. You will guide project execution through our PE Process, ensure adherence to safety and quality standards, and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Project Management.
• PMP certification preferred, but not required.
• Direct customer commercial management and cross-functional team leadership experience preferred.
• Current or prior JR Automation experience or experience in automation industry strongly preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and MS Project; familiar with company systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership for assigned projects, managing scope, schedule, cost, quality, risks, issues, resources and communications.
• Lead projects through the Project Execution Process with full accountability for performance.
• Serve as primary customer contact, building relationships through clear communication and trust.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets and risk management.
• Manage project financials including budget development and cost tracking to meet targets.
• Monitor and report project performance, identify risks and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate documentation, technical performance, milestones and quality deliverables.
• Communicate status and challenges to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

MS Project

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Contract management

Education

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

Tools

MS Project

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Location: (JRA)TN - Elm Hill Pike

Job ID: R0141160

Date Posted: 2026-08-21

Company Name: WRIGHT INDUSTRIES, LLC

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

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.

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 toolsStrong 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.

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Hitachi brings together the world's greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities - and drive innovation for a better future. That's why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world's biggest challenges. Our people love technology - and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there's no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there's no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting.

To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

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