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.
About Us
Sapience Automation is a full-service integrator of robot systems. At Sapience, we recognize that installing and commissioning the robots is just a piece of the puzzle. We'll partner with you on all phases before and after launch to ensure success. We have expertise in a broad range of applications including assembly, painting, inspection, material removal, machine tending, packaging, material handling, and welding. Our systems span a broad range of industries such as automotive, aerospace, consumer products, food, heavy truck, and defense.
TRUST IS OUR FOUNDATION: We say what we'll do and do what we say.
At Sapience, we focus on earning "customers for life" through developing the best people, executing consistently with standard processes, and having a passion for excellence.
CONSISTENCY IN APPROACH: We are process driven and process managed.
Sapience’s business processes ensure that the details will be addressed. Continuous improvement is ongoing and captured in standard work to ensure repeatability. We will work with you to develop a coordinated project management plan to ensure that all activities are collectively coordinated. Process fixes bad, process replicates good!
DRIVEN BY DATA: Data drives decisions. Knowing how to capture the right data and understanding this data drives logical solutions. A methodical and logical approach is required to achieve desired results in the highly-complex manufacturing realm. This is how we operate.
EXPERIENCE MATTERS: We know what good looks like.
Our team has hundreds of years of experience in integrating robot systems. This experience has honed our team for critical analysis and success.
PASSION DRIVES RESULTS: We succeed, there is no other option.
Our team loves a challenge. We love robot technology and the added complexity of coatings. We insist on being the best at what we do, and our passion drives us to overcome obstacles to succeed where others don't.