Project Manager - Industrial Automation -Hybrid

About the Role

This individual will be responsible for working with a team of Project Managers to oversee a $20MM+ industrial automation project in the Greater Philadelphia area. Onsite work will be as needed for meetings. Some overnight travel will be required for training and assisting other project sites. Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of Project Management experience involving large-scale engineering, automation, industrial, or robotics projects. This will be an opportunity to play a high-impact role in implementing the largest automation system of its kind in North America.

Responsibilities

• Plan, control, and coordinate the scope, budget, and schedule of projects
• Make the necessary decisions to ensure project success
• Ensure that sufficient resources are available for the proper execution of the project
• Communicate with clients and maintain an excellent relationship with them
• Coordinate work with internal teams to ensure project progress
• Track, document, and update the budget, and manage changes and addenda for each project
• Plan and supervise delivery, installation, and start-up activities
• Monitor the budget through the ERP system
• Ensure governance of assigned projects, including reporting and updating project management tools, KPIs, etc.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or another relevant field
• Minimum of 7 years of project management experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with an ERP system
• Ability to lead and facilitate in-person and virtual meeting with clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Strong negotiation skills; Able to manage expectations regarding changes to scope, budget, and timelines
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Project and the Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to travel within the U.S. and to Canada

Preferred

• Specific experience managing complex engineering, automation, or industrial equipment projects
• PMP certification
• Working knowledge or proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central ERP