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Project Manager - Hydraulic Integration

Jobot · Glendale Heights, IL · Yesterday
On-siteProject Management$120k–$150k/yrFull-time

Job Details

About the role

Join a growing manufacturer of advanced fluid power systems where you'll lead complex customer integration and retrofit projects—from initial concept through validation, deployment, and successful customer delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Lead customer-driven systems integration and retrofit projects from concept through deployment
  • Own project schedules, budgets, milestones, and execution timelines
  • Cook up cross-functional teams
  • Drive retrofit builds, testing, validation, and deployment readiness
  • Serve as primary point of communication for project updates, risks, and customer expectations
  • Identify execution bottlenecks and drive solutions quickly
  • Improve internal project execution processes and accountability

Requirements

  • Experience leading technical projects in manufacturing, OEM equipment, automation, industrial systems, or fluid power environments
  • Strong project ownership involving timelines, budgets, and customer deliverables
  • Experience using Microsoft Project, Gantt charts, or similar project planning tools to manage complex technical project timelines
  • Able to work effectively with engineering teams and technical stakeholders
  • Experience with integration projects, retrofits, installations, deployments, or customer-specific engineered solutions
  • Strong communication skills with both technical teams and customers

Qualifications

  • Hydraulics
  • Fluid power systems
  • Mobile equipment
  • Electro-mechanical integration
  • Automation systems
  • Custom manufacturing environments

Skills

  • Project management
  • Technical expertise in fluid power systems
  • Customer-facing communication
  • Team coordination

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation, depending on experience

Pay

$120,000 - $150,000 per year

Schedule

Onsite role, occasional travel based on customer needs/project milestones

Company Info

We are a growing manufacturer focused on advanced fluid power systems supporting OEM customers across multiple industrial markets. Our Advanced Systems team develops custom retrofit and integration solutions that help customers improve equipment performance through hydraulic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical upgrades.

Why join us?

  • Base compensation targeted at $125-$145k (DOE)
  • Annual bonus
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
  • Employer-paid short-term disability coverage
  • 3-5 weeks of vacation, depending on experience

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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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