Automation Project Manager
DISHERComstock Park, MI
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Overview
Schedule
Full-time
Education
Engineering (PE)
PMP
Career level
Director
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Tuition/Education Assistance
Job Description
Automation Project Manager – Comstock Park, MI
DISHER is currently partnering with a world leading automation company that specializes in groundbreaking technologies for flawlessly manufacturing millions of products. They have been awarded year after year as a great place to work and one of the "World's Most Admired Companies".
What it's like to work here:
Their team is the secret to their success. They are empowered, inventive, and inclusive. This company champions their teams, foster collaborations, inclusion, respect, and excellence. Working with this company, you will drive innovation with new advancements in industry. You will have opportunity for future training to broaden skills and be a part of a team of experts to drive solutions that improve efficiencies, safety, and quality. You will work with multiple assembly plants and integrator. If you are passionate about your craft and are driven to succeed, this could be the place for you!
What you will get to do:
- You will provide leadership for projects including scope, risk, timing, cost, and quality.
- As the customer main point of contact, you will spend most of your time communicating and facilitating the design and build process and ensuring customer satisfaction. This will include weekly updates and direct communication with the customer to resolve open issues.
- During the project you will report status updates, to both the customer and in house teams. After project completion you will share best practices and lessons learned in monthly BP review.
- Act as the driving force for the team, promoting cooperation, conflict resolution & negotiation.
- Understand the financial details and budget of each assigned project. Ensure that the projects stay within budget and alert management when the job approaches 80% of budget.
- Create RFQ’s
- Track purchased with all ASI departments
- Develop quote and submit quote to Lear
- Reiterate scope in the quote to match SOW or line up from team requesting the quote.
- Develop Milestone Timeline and kickoff the job with a meeting with all leaders @ ASI and Automation Team that will impact the job.
- Develop & manage issues lists. Communicate the issues list weekly and strive daily to close open issues. PM’s focus at this point of the job is to drive resolution & manage schedule to allow the team to complete the job.
- Communicate to the customer timing for FAT and any shipping arrangements that need to be made.
- All other PM responsibilities & tasks.
What will make you successful:
- Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes, including but not limited to MS Project, Excel, 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.
- Travel to Lear sites up to 30% of the time. This may include domestic and international travel depending on the project.
- Lead/Manage engineers and technical trades on project teams.
- Good communicator, organized & self-motivated
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- 5+ years of experience in industrial automation or engineering services industry.
- 5+ years of experience in Project Management.
- PMP desired but not required.
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FAQs About Automation Project Manager Jobs at DISHER
What is the work location for this position at DISHER?
This job at DISHER is located in Comstock Park, MI, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at DISHER?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at DISHER?
DISHER lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at DISHER?
DISHER is looking for a candidate with "Director" experience level.
What education level is required for this job?
The education requirement for this position includes Engineering (PE) and PMP. Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.
What benefits are offered by DISHER for this role?
DISHER offers following benefits: Career Development and Tuition/Education Assistance for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
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