Project Manager in Automation

Role and Responsibilities: Project Manager

The main role of the project manager is to provide coordination and support to enable the project team members at Sapience to efficiently execute a project. We are looking for a person who has strong organizational and interpersonal skills and understands that the best way to improve performance on a project is to enable and assist the project team members through organization, guidance, and support. We are also looking for a person who can identify gaps in the processes and procedures used to manage projects and lead the implementation of improved processes and improvements to the project management system within ERP system. While preferred, the person applying for this position does not need to have prior project management experience. A person who has worked with an automation systems integrator and has experience executing multiple projects will be strongly considered for this role. Strong problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are the primary qualities required for this role.


Managing Projects from Kickoff to Closeout

Be the primary point of contact for customers

Coordinate and prioritize the activities of the project team members with respect to the objectives of the project

Develop and manage project schedules

Oversee project costs

Manage project action items list using the Sapience ERP system and coordinate project team members

Coordinate customer project meetings and open items list

Facilitating customer acceptance for project milestones

Overseeing subcontracted trades on the project for installation

Overseeing system installation, commissioning, and acceptance

Develop (with support of engineering and operations) the installation bid packs for subcontractors on projects where skilled trade contractors are required. Assist in the selection of subcontractors.

Manage the installation and commissioning to obtain customer acceptance








Operations Activities

Identify and make improvements to the project management process through new process creation, existing process improvements, or improvements to the Sapience ERP system.

Work with Engineering and Purchasing to identify and develop key partner vendors

Coordinate Lessons Learned activities after project completion to identify both areas of success that need to be converted into standard work and countermeasure processes for activities that need improvement.



Required Skills

Proficient at schedule creation, resources loading, and timeline management

Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to adapt management style to the customers and members of the team

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Effective at facilitating problem solving internally and collectively with customers

Efficient at reading mechanical and electrical prints

Able to motivate team members while keeping the team on task

Qualifications and Education Requirements

2+ years of experience in the robotic or automation industry

Post high-school degree in a technical discipline

Proficient on PCs and Microsoft Office applications

OSHA 30 certification is a plus. Training will be provided if not already certified.

Prior experience with the coordination of automation projects

Additional Notes

Travel to customer sites to support system installations and production support required.

Strong benefits program included

Due to the nature of robot integration, there will be busy times. Role is exempt status but is eligible for overtime.