Axis Automation is looking for a career-oriented Project Manager to join a dynamic, tight-knit team creating custom factory automation equipment. Our team has decades of automation experience, spanning hundreds of projects and thousands of automation configurations. We're a company with big ambitions - plenty of opportunities for growth and advancement!
Position Description: The Project Manager is responsible for execution of automation projects from award kickoff through closure, with significant responsibilities including customer support, performance relative to schedule and cost objectives, and scope tracking. Duties include but are not limited to:
Follow active equipment projects from customer order through completion
Assess project issues and identify solutions to meet customer, quality and cost goals
Ability to review project requirements and identify scope changes
Execute to various customer milestones and coordinate all relevant necessary resources
Interact with suppliers and cross functional team members from Engineering, Supply Chain, Project Management and Manufacturing to solicit input establishing project proposals
Lead, coach and motivate project team members on a proactive basis
Preparation and communication of project status meetings and escalation of critical issues.
Professional management of customer relationship and requests
Real-time communication with Axis departments on project developments
Assist in supporting other company-wide projects and departments as needed
Develop tools and best practices for project management and execution
Complete "lessons learned" evaluations to help improve on future projects
Travel to support project milestones, meet customers, and support occasional proposal activities
Champion Our Operating Principles: You will be expected to actively embody and uphold our ten Operating Principles, which guide us in every action and decision at Axis Automation. These principles are key to our culture and success.
Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering field or significant experience directly managing engineering-based projects
4+ years of experience in automation or engineering services industry
2+ years of experience in Project Management with budget responsibility
Experience with tool design and welding applications preferred
Comprehensive understanding of Project Management best practices and processes