Project Manager (Automation Machinery)

Position Summary: At Mission Design & Automation, we attribute our success to the strength of our team and our ability to be agile and adaptive to new market demands. To build on this team, we are searching for a Project Manager. This role will work interdepartmentally to ensure the success of projects from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the lifecycle of automation projects, ability to manage multiple diverse projects simultaneously, and deliver highly competitive solutions for customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as primary point-of-contact between internal teams and customers Facilitate internal collaboration by providing clear guidance to project teams Lead project teams through project kickoffs, scope and engineering changes, schedule and budget management, open issues, and risk analysis Identify and anticipate project needs and take action accordingly Support Business Development by providing expertise on timelines, costs, and more Prepare and communicate project status and escalate critical concerns as needed Demonstrate strong interpersonal, leadership, and soft skills necessary to build relationships

Self-starting, focused, and able to work independently Demonstrate efficient problem-solving skills and attention to detail Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in technical field and/or experience managing projects in the automation industry 5+ years of experience in the automation industry 3+ years of experience in project management Prior experience in machine design, build, or programming strongly preferred History of successfully managing multiple customer contacts and projects at various stages of completion PMP certification preferred but not required Some travel to customer facilities may be required