Description
JR Automation is seeking an experienced Project Manager in Holland, MI. In this role, you will take full ownership of projects from the quote handoff to project closure, ensuring customer support and communication throughout. You will be responsible for overseeing activities performed by multi-disciplined, cross-functional teams. Our disciplined approach to project management involves clearly defining objectives, timelines, and critical elements to ensure success.
This is an onsite position located in Holland, MI. You must be able to commute to your assigned location on a daily basis.
What You'll Do:
You will provide leadership for projects including scope, risk, timing, cost, and quality.
As the customer's main point of contact, you will spend most of your time communicating and facilitating the design and build process and ensuring customer satisfaction.
During the project you will report status updates. After project completion you will share best practices and lessons learned utilizing the JR Project Execution Process (PEP).
Act as the driving force for the team, promoting cooperation, conflict resolution & negotiation.
Have an in-depth understanding of the financial details and budget of each assigned project.
What You'll Bring:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business administration or equivalent combination of experience and education.
4+ years of experience in Project Management.
PMP certification preferred, not required.
Skills You'll Have:
Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes, including but not limited to MS Project, critical path analysis and change management.
History of managing customer contracts and relationships as well as indirectly managing teams.
Actively listen, probe, and identify concerns. Develop credibility, loyalty, trust, & commitment.
Ability to negotiate, resolve conflict and proactive decision analysis.
Other Details:
Travel to customer sites & other JR locations up to 20% of the time. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project.
Lead/Manage engineers and technical trades on project teams.
The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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