Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Define work plans for projects lasting several months to over a year, including key milestones, deliverables, risks, and dependencies
• Manage internal/external activity to ensure on-time completion and accountability to project deliverables
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and customers
• Lead team discussions to prioritize project activities while balancing budget, timeline, scope, and risk
• Negotiate change orders and project terms with both vendors and customers
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Bridge communication between engineers and operation team to resolve design and production questions
• Work closely with accounting to deliver accurate forecasts during the project
• Lead system debugging, internal testing, and external acceptance testing
• Collaborate with the Planning and Scheduling Coordinator to ensure on-time project delivery
• Maintain updated final project documentation and coordinate coverage during planned time off
• Travel is required for quote presentations, project kick-offs, and onsite installations/start-ups

Qualifications

• 2 plus years of proven experience managing complex projects in industrial automation or manufacturing, with a focus on meeting milestone driven deadlines
• Requires on-site presence in Tiffin, OH during the initial training period, with potential for future flexibility, candidates must be prepared to work in person for success
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with a detail oriented and budget conscious approach
• Effective communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to navigate crucial conversations and hold team members accountable
• Demonstrated financial acumen with accurate forecasting abilities
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus and efficiency
• Proactive problem solver who takes ownership of both successes and challenges