Job Description
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Project Manager to lead custom control system, new product development, and engineered-to-order projects. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure successful project delivery while maintaining strong client and stakeholder communication. A background in industrial automation or control systems is key to bridging technical and business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead projects from planning to delivery, managing scope, schedule, resources, and budget.
- Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, procurement, quality, IT, and sales teams.
- Oversee new product development: design reviews, prototyping, testing, and release.
- Manage sales order and engineering-to-order processes, including cost estimates and billable hours.
- Monitor project budgets, profitability, and support vendor/contract management.
- Provide status updates to leadership and clients; identify and mitigate risks.
- Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and industry standards (OSHA, NFPA 79, IEC, UL, CE, ISO).
- Drive continuous improvement and project management best practices.
- Serve as the primary client interface, balancing technical requirements with customer expectations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Industrial Management, or related field.
- 5+ years in project management, ideally in industrial automation or technology integration.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, motion control, or electrical/mechanical design.
- Strong organizational, leadership, and financial management skills.
- Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.); ERP/MRP/CRM experience a plus.
- PMP, Agile, or Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.
- Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
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