Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager

Position available in: Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Type: Full time

Company: Broetje Automation is the world’s leading expert & OEM in aircraft manufacturing automation and robotics. Worldwide locations include Germany, USA, France, United Kingdom, China, and Japan. US locations include Elk Grove Village (IL), Charleston (SC), Savannah (GA), Wichita (KS), Mobile (AL), Kinston (NC), and Seattle (WA).

The role of Project Manager will be responsible for managing projects from inception through sign-off. The PM will report directly to the Chief Operating Officer, manage profit and loss of individual projects, complete projects within specified dates and establish and maintain professional relationships with leadership, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

• Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000
• 401(k) company match – 6% match, no vesting period
• 100% paid healthcare premiums (medical, dental, vision)
• Disability plan & group life insurance program
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 13 Holidays – 10 company holidays & 3 flex holidays
• Tuition reimbursement program $10k/yr
• International travel opportunities (Germany)

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Operations Management or similar discipline
• 5+ years’ work experience in a PM role, preferably in machine building/OEM/automation background

• Prior experience managing projects for an OEM
• PMP preferred
• Program / Project management skills with horizontal teams
• High-energy, self-motivated, willing to take on responsibilities across functions & team’s boundaries, and drive assigned tasks to closure
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work well under tight deadlines and frequently changing priorities

• Provide overall management of projects from concept to completion including planning, estimating, engineering, procurement, design review, construction management, commissioning, and buy‑off
• Prepare proposals, assist in presentations, and participate in contract negotiations
• Develop and monitor project schedules, manage scope, and control project costs
• Serve as primary point of contact with the client regarding efforts such as client coordination, strategic planning, master scope management, budget finances, subcontracting, project staffing, facility support, and schedule attainment
• Manage all aspects of project communication
• Work closely with the project team to ensure deliverables and services are being provided to client’s satisfaction and that projects are following internal QA/QM guidelines
• Report regularly on progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support
• Must have ability to deal effectively with a wide variety of industry, government and military contracts on project-related matters

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