Title: Project Manager
Location: Blaine, MN
Hire Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $120K- $150K (potentially higher for more experience)
Benefits:Full benefit package offered
Ready to Lead Projects That Bring Big Ideas to Life?
Are you a project management leader who thrives on tackling complex engineering challenges, building strong customer relationships, and bringing innovative automation solutions across the finish line?
We're looking for a Senior Project Manager to join a growing engineering and automation organization. This is an opportunity to take ownership of high-impact, custom automation projects from order through customer acceptance, working alongside talented engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
If you enjoy having a seat at the table, influencing decisions, and seeing your projects come to life on the production floor, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for!
What You'll Be Doing
Lead complex engineering and automation projects from order through final customer acceptance.
Own project scope, schedules, budgets, risk management, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Manage both Design Build (DB) and Build to Print (BTP) projects.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, building strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met.
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Applications, Engineering, Supply Chain, Assembly, Quality, and Customer Service.
Review and manage customer contracts, project specifications, acceptance test plans, and milestone documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve project execution, processes, and overall operational performance.
Partner with leadership on continuous improvement initiatives and project management best practices.
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related technical field.
5+ years of project management experience within engineering, manufacturing, industrial equipment, or automation.
PMP certification required.
Experience managing complex projects from kickoff through completion and customer acceptance.
Background managing both Design Build and Build to Print projects.
Strong understanding of project scope, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, and risk management.
Excellent customer-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders in a matrixed environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Smartsheet, and ERP/MRP systems.
Understanding of manufacturing and machining processes.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.